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Vintage 1952 United Artists Aaron Bohrod PAGAN MAGIC Riverdale Barkcloth Fabric 53” X 113”. The Rarest of Rare Fabric. Cream and medium Olive Green.
The Smithsonian and Cooper Hewitt Museums are in possession of samples of this fabric.
Referred to as “Polynesian Fantasy”
Features tree houses, fish, people, masks, reptiles, flora, turtles, pineapple, palm trees, shells, birds, pottery, canoes…
45 “x 45” x 22” (3) pieces expertly sewn together.
53” long x 113” wide
4” top- CONSO BESTPLEAT to hang as a curtain
2.25” @ bottom hem.
Some light stains of a rusty color ( most noticeable ) on the underside of fabric, but can be lightly seen on front- shown in photos.
The fabric is a heavy cotton.
Remarkable condition for its age.
Could easily be professionally backed with fabric to be made into bed cover. Photographed on a king sized bed with ample drop on each side.
I’ve owned this piece for several years. It is aired out but unwashed.