Antique French great FINE LINEN sheet OPENWORKS c 1900

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Seller: Top-Rated Seller antique-french-linen ✉️ (517) 100%, Location: Alixan, FR, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 252782241486 Antique French great FINE LINEN sheet OPENWORKS c 1900.
Condition : excellent condition, in its unwashed condition, two small durt smudges that will wash beautifully

DETAILS
Fabric linen fil
Colour soft ecru
Period 1900
Origin France
Weight 1800 gr / 3.96 lbs
Length 320 cm / 126 in
Width 235 cm / 93 in
Embroidery bourdon stitch daisies and dots, openworks
Texture cold and supple
Weave
Finitions entirely hand sewn
Condition excellent condition, in its unwashed condition, two small durt smudges that will wash beautifully
Remarks wide turn-down, gorgeous fabric
Description

Bonjour, merci de votre intérêt ! This is one of the most beautiful antique linen sheet I have seen lately. The fabric is a sensational fine linen fil, a wonderful tactile texture densely woven, heavy and floppy. A really stunning textile woven around the beginning of the 20th century and entirely hand sewn. The colour is a delicate soft ecru with some nice grey glints in the tones. The weight is quite heavy. A serie of large ladderwork run on the top and on the two sides of the bed sheet for a wide return. On the center of the discovery, there are two semi-circles of large relief dots and daisies bourdon stitch embroidered, beautifully executed by a higly skilled hand. This bed sheet is in very good condition for its age, but in its original unwashed condition. It has been laundered and stored in a wardrobe for many years, it would need some refresh. There are two durt marks on one side that will wash very well. A true piece of French textile history, ideal to use as a sheet or a bed cover or to cherish for any kind of treatment!

condition

excellent condition, in its unwashed condition, two small durt smudges that will wash beautifully

about antique linen

In France, for ages, young girls have prepared their wedding trousseau weaving, embroidering and sewing the fabric and clothes embroidered with their maiden name. The linen remain their only possession. Workers or peasants had only one set of work clothes. They had to repair holes and tears inherent in their hard work. Also their home had only one or two bed sheets. These beautiful hand embroideries or patch work allowed the fabric and the garment to exceed the life expectancy of people. Likewise patina is a sign that these gorgeous linens have lived and crossed the times by transforming, softening themselves.

Textile Care

Antique linen is a living material, if you treasure it, it will reward you a hundred times. A lot of antique textiles are so robust and wonderfully easy to wash and maintain. The fibres of these exceptional fabrics were grown without any use of chemical, these textiles are organic. No need to use chemicals to wash antique textiles, a good simple natural soap such as the savon de Marseille is fine for every kind of linen. The textiles can be machine washed on warm. The warmer ithey will be washed, the softer and floppier they will turn. Again, no need to use a softener, a dash of white vinegar or a spoon of baking soda are perfect to maintain these wonderful textiles. Dry them on the line if possible, expose them under sun light to brighten the natural white.

information

The textiles I propose show signs of times, marks that are a moving, precious treasure which attests a bygone era. I will always try to describe them as accuratly as possible, giving many details, measurements and pictures to show the reality of the linen. Estimating the age of a fabric is not scientific but rather archeologic, many signs are useful, such as the stitches, the embroideries, the sewing, the colour, the texture, even the smell of the fabrics can help. Sometimes, the auctionneers or the owners give me precious information about the origin of the trousseau, monograms, name of the ancestors. Experience is also crucial to feel and judge the fiber content, the age, the origin or the use of the textile. I will strive to describe the textiles in the most complete way, using my honest judgement, having spent many years manipulating them.

Please note my textiles come from a smoke free house. When they are freshly laundered, the textiles have been washed with natural organic soap and sun dried on line. I recently started selling my treasures, new items will be on sale very often, so please keep your eyes peeled!

shipping / return

Items are sent carefully wrapped in silk paper. I am happy to ship worldwide and will mail your parcel with tracking within 2 business days after your purchase. I use the french international shipping service with insurance that takes around 5 days to fly to the United States or Japan with zero custom charges. I will send you information just after the parcel has been sent. I politely ask that all items should be paid within 5 days. I'm making every effort to provide you with high quality linens. However, in case of real big problem with your purchase , I will refund you once you have returned the goods in their initial condition (your shipping needs to include tracking). Please note that your shipping fees will not be refunded.

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  • Condition: excellent condition, in its unwashed condition, two small durt smudges that will wash beautifully

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