This cretonne, a heavy unglazed cotton textile sample, originates from a roller printed cotton made in France back in 1895. Featuring a striking floral motif in varying shades of red against a dark pink background, it was acquired at auction in Paris and hails from the esteemed Scheurer company, renowned textile printers in Mulhouse, Alsace, France. Impressively, it still retains its original label detailing the design and fabric content. Despite its age, the colors remain as vibrant as they were in 1895, owing to meticulous preservation within a sample book away from light for a century. In excellent condition, it measures 30 inches x 18 inches (76 cm x 46 cm), with a selvedged edge on one side and cut edges on the remaining three sides.