Antique French Damask Linen Dinner Napkins Jb Monogram Hand Embroidered Hemstitch - Set of 7

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A beautiful set of seven oversized antique French linen dinner napkins, each featuring an elegant raised JB monogram and an … Read more A beautiful set of seven oversized antique French linen dinner napkins, each featuring an elegant raised JB monogram and an intricate woven damask design.

These are the wonderful old French linens that make setting a table feel like an occasion. Generously proportioned and beautifully woven, the napkins feature a delicate floral damask pattern that catches the light, revealing its intricate details as the fabric moves.

Each napkin is finished with a beautifully embroidered JB monogram in cotton stitching. The intertwined initials have a sculptural quality, giving the embroidery a lovely raised texture against the linen.

A fine drawn-thread hemstitch border provides the finishing touch, a testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail found in traditional French household linens.
The classic ivory-on-ivory palette makes these especially versatile, equally at home on a formal dining table, a garden luncheon or layered with antique silver and mismatched French porcelain.

A wonderful addition to a collection of antique French textiles and an especially lovely set for entertaining.

Sourced in France for The Paris Apartment.

DETAILS:
Inventory: #67
Quantity: 7 matching napkins
Origin: France
Estimated Period: Early 20th century
Material: Linen damask
Color: White
Monogram: JB

Embroidery: Raised white-on-white satin stitch

Finish: Drawn-thread hemstitching

Pattern: Woven floral damask

DIMENSIONS:
Each napkin measures approximately 24 × 20 inches (61 × 51 cm).

CONDITION:
Antique condition with the natural characteristics of vintage French household linens. Please examine all photographs for details of the fabric, embroidery, and finishing. See less