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A Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging
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for sale €2,925     $3,175
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A Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging

19th century
Description

A Victorian wool patch work wall hanging with a geometric cuboid pattern.

These hangings were made by invalided soldiers from old uniforms as part of their re habilitation. C.1860. Minor wear, metal rings sewn to the reverse.

Physical Dimensions
Height
298.5cm (117.52")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Declaration

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1183733
Dealers Internal Reference
S796
Description
A Victorian wool patch work wall hanging with a geometric cuboid pattern.

These hangings were made by invalided soldiers from old uniforms as part of their re habilitation. C.1860. Minor wear, metal rings sewn to the reverse.

Height
298.5cm (117.52")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Date of Manufacture

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183733
Dealers Internal Ref
S796
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric.
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric.

A Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging

Archive II A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View III
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Archive V A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View V
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Archive X A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric. View X
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Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Telephone 07973 158545
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom

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A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric.
A Victorian Patchwork Wall Hanging
Ref: SA1183733
A rectangular Victorian patchwork textile featuring a repeating geometric tumbling blocks pattern in red, dark teal, and black fabric.
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  • ObjectWall Hanging
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCotton, Wool
  • ColourRed, Teal, Black
  • MotifsTumbling blocks pattern, Optical illusion cubes, Geometric piecing, Woven edge trim
  • SizeH 298.5 cm (118 in) x W 164 cm (65 in)

A Victorian patchwork wall hanging, dating from the Victorian period around 1860, is constructed from cotton and wool. The textile displays a geometric cuboid pattern using a repeating optical illusion tumbling blocks motif in red, dark teal, and black fabrics. The edges are finished with a woven trim, and minor wear is visible along the border alongside metal rings sewn to the reverse. These pieces were made by invalided soldiers from old uniforms as part of their rehabilitation. Measuring 298.5 cm high and 164 cm wide, the rectangular textile serves as a decorative wall hanging in a home interior. It functions effectively when displayed above a sideboard in a living room, dining area, hallway, or study, adding historic texture and a striking geometric pattern to traditional and period settings.

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The tumbling blocks pattern is a geometric patchwork design that creates a three-dimensional optical illusion of stacked cubes using contrasting light, medium, and dark fabric tones. It gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era as needleworkers explored complex repeating geometric motifs.

Victorian patchworks were typically constructed using fabric offcuts including cotton, wool, silk, and velvet pieced together with natural thread. Hand-stitching was standard, often supported by backing fabric to stabilize the finished piecing.

Authentic Victorian patchworks display irregularities from hand-piecing, period-appropriate fabrics, and natural fibre aging. The presence of natural dyes or early synthetic dyes, along with hand-stitched construction seams, helps distinguish original period items.

A Victorian patchwork wall hanging can be mounted on an archival display frame or suspended as a focal textile above a sideboard or console table. The repeating geometric forms create contrast when positioned alongside contemporary minimal furniture.

Antique textiles should be kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent UV fading and fibre breakdown. Surface dust should be removed by vacuuming gently through a protective mesh screen rather than immersion washing.
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