A coordinating set of nursery linens featuring characters and scenes from the works of Beatrix Potter. The collection includes a ruffled valance, a large textile panel which appears to be a flat sheet or duvet cover, and a ruffled pillowcase. The pieces are constructed from a printed fabric, likely a cotton or cotton-polyester blend, decorated with classic illustrations. The main bedding panel features a repeating pattern of vignettes accompanied by transcribed text excerpts from various tales. Visible characters include Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, Jemima Puddle-duck, Tom Kitten, Jeremy Fisher, and others. The borders and valance are decorated with a repeating pattern of pink floral sprigs on a trailing blue vine motif. The pillowcase features a central composition depicting a group of animals gathered around an alphabet board in a landscape setting.
The alphabet board on the pillowcase is printed with the letters:
A B C D E
F G H I J
K L M N O
P Q R S T
U V W X Y
Z
Text excerpts printed on the bedding panel include:
Mrs. Tiggy-winkle gave them their nice clean clothes: and all the little animals were so obliged.
Peter was so tired that he flopped down upon the nice soft sand and shut his eyes.
Wee, wee, answered little Robinson, setting off with the big basket.
Woof, woof said Duchess. How good that pie smells! I do love veal and ham – I mean to say mouse and bacon
Anna Maria! Anna Maria! squeaked Mr. Samuel Whiskers.
Old Brown turned up his eyes in disgust at the impertinence of Nutkin.
Tom Kitten was very fat, and he had grown; several of his buttons burst off.
A minnow! a minnow! I have by the nose! Mr. Jeremy Fisher.
Quack quack said Jemima Puddle duck with her head on one side.
A small white adhesive or fabric manufacturer’s label is present on the inner seam of the items, however, the printed text is too faded and blurred to be legible.
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