Antique Folk Costume ‘Bauwen’ Dress Panel Block Print Chintz: C19th Marken, Holland

Item Details.
A wonderful panel of Dutch block printed and hand painted chintz dating from the early 19th century.

With an interesting repeating pattern, unlike any we have seen before, oval shaped motifs with serrated edges interspersed with pretty florals block printed onto an off-white fine cotton ground. This is an excellent and unique example of a Dutch chintz of this type, and is clearly influenced by earlier Indian chintzes.

These panels were used by the woman of Marken as dress fronts, part of the traditional costume of this area, Noord-Holland. Please see our photos for historic images of woman wearing Bauwen.

This panel would benefit from being stretched and mounted, a service we specialise in at our dedicated textile conservation studio.
Please ask us for details.

Measurements:
30.5 x 25.5cm

Condition.
Still with its original glazed finish.
All of the items we sell are antique and as such have all the idiosyncrasies of an old and loved textile, so small marks, stains and signs of wear are to be expected and are an inherent part of their history & charm.