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A set of four French linen napkins, each 12" square, with fringed edges and woven damask borders in turkey red, …
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A set of four French linen napkins, each 12" square, with fringed edges and woven damask borders in turkey red, the colorfast red long prized for table linens. Each napkin carries its own border: one in a snowflake and daisy rosette band, one in a floral band with solid red corner blocks, one in a Greek key band with pinwheel squares, and one in a twisting rope chain. The centers are softly patterned in tone-on-tone damask.
Linen of this kind was made to be washed and used for generations, and it only gets softer. These are a bit aged and lovingly cared for, with the natural patina that comes with age, a gentle softening of the fringe, and some fading in the red fringe tips. Use them as dinner napkins, tea napkins, or cocktail napkins, or fold one under a bowl as a handsome mat. They would look right on a holiday table.
Napkins only. The plate, bowl, spoon, knife and fork in the photos are for styling.
Ships from Hemlock House, VT.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 12ʺD × 0.25ʺH
- Styles
- French Provincial
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Linen
- Rope
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ruby Red
- Condition Notes
- Aged to perfection some wear and use… Aged to perfection some wear and use… less
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