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Item Description:
An absolutely incredible, rare find for vintage fashion enthusiasts and textile collectors! This is an authentic piece of original 1950s novelty border print polished cotton fabric, measuring a continuous 4 yards and 6 inches (150" total length).
This fabric features a striking mid-century tropical "South Seas" tiki motif along the bottom border, complete with a swinging monkey, flying parrot, a stylized figure in a straw hat by a thatched-roof hut, and a ship anchored at sea. The colorway is brilliantly vivid, blending deep purple, teal, rich blue, and coral red against a crisp, clean cream background.
Fabric Details & Texture:
• Material: 100% Cotton with a classic 1950s flat polished/glazed finish. It has a beautiful, smooth hand and a very subtle, sophisticated luster (not highly shiny or synthetic).
• Structure: It possesses that wonderful, crisp structural body characteristic of mid-century apparel chintz—perfect for holding the volume of a pleated or gathered circle skirt.
• Dimensions: 35 inches wide (the standard narrow garment width of the era) by over 4 yards long.
• Markings: Clean selvedges with no maker stamps or markings.
Project Potential:
Because of the generous 4+ yard length and continuous border design, this piece provides the exact layout required to sew a spectacular 1950s border-print dirndl dress, patio skirt, or matching mid-century separates.
Condition Notes:
This is pristine, unwashed deadstock in mint condition from a rural Utah estate. There are no storage stains, color bleeds, fading, dry rot, or off-odors. It has been safely stored in a smoke-free environment.
Shipped with care. Thanks for looking!
