This velvet cotton textile sample showcases an original roller printed velvet cotton from France dating back to 1896. Its design features prominent water lilies and florals in varying hues of pink, brown, white, and green set against a backdrop of blue and green. Acquired at auction in Paris, this piece originates from the esteemed Scheurer company, prominent textile printers in Mulhouse, Alsace, France. Impressively, it retains the original label detailing its design. Despite its age, the colors on this fabric remain as vibrant as they were in 1896, attributed to its preservation within a sample book away from light for more than a century. In excellent condition, it measures 30 inches x 18 inches (76 cm x 46 cm), featuring a selvedged edge on one side and cut edges on the remaining three sides.