From Wikipedia:
Bessie Pease Gutmann (1876-1960) was an American artist and illustrator most noted for her paintings of cherubs, infants and young children. During the early 1900s Gutmann was considered one of the better-known magazine and book illustrators in the United States. Her artwork was featured on 22 magazine covers such as Woman's Home Companion and McCall's between 1906 and 1920. She also illustrated popular children's books including a notable 1907 edition of Alice in Wonderland. Although the commercial popularity of Guttman's art declined during World War II, there was renewed interest in her illustrations from collectors by the late 20th century.
I have some ideas on what to do with this lovely fabric. Anything that was sewn from it would be a great addition to any nursery. The artwork could also be used for framing.
I think this one of the baby in its bed is my favorite, but I love every one of the scenes on the fabric.
I remember buttoning this type of pajama. It was a little difficult as a young child to get them unbuttoned and buttoned when it was time to take care of business.
Rocking her dolly while her puppy sleeps near her side. This little girl is delightful.
Adorable little girl holding her kitty and puppy. If anyone has suggestions of what could be done with this fabric, I am open to ideas.
You are so knowledgeable about these old things! The children on the fabric reminds me of the Northern girls!
ReplyDeletesweet, I would have walked right by it..;p
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find that material is, the images on it are just adorable! Oh yes, I remember those pj's as well and even remember one pair that had the "bottom flap"! lol I have no doubt that whatever you decide to make with that material, it will be beautiful:-)
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling much better these days, dear Mary. xoxo
That is pretty material. I don't know how big the material is, but maybe it could be made into a throw.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a great find. I love those illustrations! So cute! It almost makes me want to have a third so I can do a nursery with something like that. Almost...LOL!
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ReplyDeleteYou did indeed find a 'find'...I've never seen the material but I have seen many of the pictures and think they are precious...
Congratulations on your weight loss...you can do it!
Blessings...Betty
What a precious find!! I would be tempted to make a wall hanging from it by cutting out each scene and placing them on a backing that would compliment them. This would be really cute hanging above a doll collection.
ReplyDeleteI hope I can find something so fun when garage sales begin here.
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ReplyDeleteI've seen these works of art...but never ever on material. What a great buy.
ReplyDeleteMake a quilt. Use the picture per panel.
ReplyDeleteYou didn't say how large the piece was but if it is large enough for a baby blanket, you might consider making a whole cloth quilt. You could buy some matching fabric for the backing, sandwich batting inside, baste the three layers, and either hand quilt around the frames or machine quilt in just a diagonal seam. You would have to bind it but I think you could just buy some bias tape for that.
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Hi Mary, I have a lovely award for you over at my blog! I love your new look! and your finds!! Love and hugs Grams
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric find, Mary! I don't think I've ever seen Bessie Pease art on fabric. Nice!
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