Offered for sale is an antique rare four color Victorian portiere curtain. A portière is a hanging curtain placed over a door or over the door less entrance to a room. Its name is derived from the French word for door, porte. From Asia, it came to Europe at a remote date. It is known to have been in use in Europe in the 4th century, and was probably introduced much earlier. Like so many other domestic plenishings, it reached England by way of France, where it appears to have been originally called rideau de Porte. By the Victoria age these curtains became a elegant display of class and statues. This portiere is unique as it features four colors and a beautiful pictorial design. The piece still has most of its original tassels which is also rare. The age of the piece is around the late part of the 1800s to possibly early 1900s. The condition level is good with consideration to its age. Measures: 46" W x 120" L

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