Product Description
Butterfly Chintz Reproduction Fabric is adapted from an original carefully preserved wallpaper fragment in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's collections, dating to 1770-1785. Our 100% cotton lightweight 18th-century reproduction fabric features clusters of pink and red blooms, fluttering butterflies, and leafy green branches that stretch across a soft white background, anchored by a brown branch that spans diagonally. Printed in gorgeous colors, including teal blue, sage green, deep ruby red, light pink, yellow-green, brown, and charcoal, set against a light cream-white background. Our repro fabric is digitally printed and is OEKO-TEX® certified. Butterfly Chintz is a wonderful choice for your next 18th-century costume, home decorating, or heirloom quilting project.
This brand-new pattern is available only at The Shops at Colonial Williamsburg! Buy it here online or at Tarpley, Thompson, and Company in the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg.
Features
- Part of the Colonial Williamsburg Reproduction Fabric collection
- Multicolor floral design on a natural white ground
- 100% lightweight cotton
- Digitally printed with high-quality fiber-reactive dyes
- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified
- Vertical half-drop repeat
- Floral clusters measure approximately 3"
- 42 3/4" W without selvedge / 44" W with selvedge
- Available exclusively at Colonial Williamsburg retail stores
Please note: Fabric is sold by the yard and is not returnable. Multiple yards will be cut in one continuous piece. A maximum of 25 yards per cut applies to this product. Dye lots may vary slightly. We suggest purchasing the full amount of fabric you will need for your project.
Product Care
Wash by hand or on the gentle cycle in cool water. Line dry or tumble dry on air or low heat. Iron on the reverse side of the print on low. Do not use bleach.
Inspiration
The original wallpaper that inspired our reproduction fabric was made in France, circa 1770-1785. Created during a time when scientific discovery and decorative arts beautifully intertwined, this wallpaper fragment captures the natural world in delicate detail. Clusters of pink and red blooms, fluttering butterflies, and leafy green branches stretch across a soft white background, anchored by a brown branch that spans diagonally. Carefully pieced together and preserved, this 18th-century design reflects the enduring appeal of elegant chintz.
Visit the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg on your next trip to see our collections in person.
Sustainability and Quality
Colonial Williamsburg Reproduction Fabrics are OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. Our fabrics are digitally printed with fiber-reactive dyes, not pigments, to ensure better color fastness over time.
