As shown,
it is folded in half but this is a long (approx. 6 ft)
valance length remnant with a colorful berry border.
Presumably it was used in some first class staterooms
but because of the type of material, it was more than
likely used in second class. Various pictures and recovered
wood carvings support the fact that there were several
rooms decorated with berry and leaf designs. Matching
fabric may have been used as bed covers or privacy curtains.
After almost 100 years it still maintains its bold colors.
As described
on floral curtain page, this
too was purchased by White Star Line as a second set
to be used for as a change when the Titanic returned
home to Belfast after the maiden voyage. Has great original
owner provenance.
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