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FLOORCLOTH DESIGNS

Floorcloths, or oilcloths, are hand-painted canvas rugs. In the late 1800s, they could be purchased in different widths from one to two yards wide and came in a variety of patterns. Backstairs floorcloths had a border design along the edge. Canvas floorcloths were an inexpensive alternative to carpet and rugs for the Victorian home. They were available for 11 cents to 35 cents per yard depending Floorclothson the width and pattern. Use these antique floorcloths designs to create your own floorcovering for a period home.

   
 
 
 
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Floorcloths, or oilcloths, are hand-painted canvas rugs. These floorcloths, from a late 1800s catalog, were available in different widths from one to two yards wide. A variety of patterns and designs could be purchased, including geometric patterns and floral designs. Floorcloths made especially for the backstairs of a Victorian home had a border design along the edge. Painted canvas floorcloths were an inexpensive alternative to carpet and rugs for the Victorian home. They were available for 11 cents to 35 cents per yard depending on the width and pattern. Use these antique floorcloths patterns to create your own floorcovering for a period home.
 
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