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"A dreamy antique French linen tea towel, extra-large and beautifully woven, with two hand-embroidered C monograms, one at each end, …
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"A dreamy antique French linen tea towel, extra-large and beautifully woven, with two hand-embroidered C monograms, one at each end, featuring a butterfly surrounded by delicate florals and tiny seed-stitch details. All the embroidery is done by hand, a quiet little masterpiece of early French trousseau work.
The borders are finished in a classic drawn-thread hem (jours à fils tirés), a laddered edging only found on fine turn-of-the-century linens.
The linen itself has that softly textured early weave, thick and sturdy yet elegant. Over a century old, it has survived in remarkable condition, with only faint age kisses typical for true antique linens. Minor wear commensurate with age.
Use it as a kitchen display towel, a bakerâs towel, a pretty layer on a sideboard or vanity, or even as a table runner. It brings a whisper of old-world France to any room, simple, elegant, and irresistibly feminine.
If you have any questions before purchasing, please reach out. Antique linens are final sale due to their age.
38"
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cotton
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Good condition with minor wear consistent with use. No major damage. Structurally solid. Good condition with minor wear consistent with use. No major damage. Structurally solid. less
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