Description: Toilescenic fabric originally printed from copperplateshas been a decorating sensation for over two hundred and fifty years. This comprehensive guide presents the history of toile from its beginnings in eighteenth century Britain and France. Hundreds of scenic designs are shown in 225 beautiful color photographs. Antique, vintage, and reproduction toile patterns are described with an identification and value guide.
Brief description: Michele Palmer grew up in her father's textile business. She researches, collects, and exhibits antique and vintage fabrics and maintains an Internet fabric museum at www.fabricmuseum.org. She lives in Connecticut.