Antique RARE French PAIR sheet FLOPPY LINEN EC mono 110 x 83 c 1880

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Seller: Top-Rated Seller antique-french-linen ✉️ (517) 100%, Location: Alixan, FR, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 252782320385 Antique RARE French PAIR sheet FLOPPY LINEN EC mono 110 x 83 c 1880.
Condition : excellent condition as in found some dust need a refresh Ref : 0053

DETAILS
Fabric linen
Colour off-white with some grey hint
Period 1850
Origin France
Weight 3200 gr / 7.05 lbs
Length 280 cm / 110 in
Width 210 cm / 83 in
Embroidery EC monogram
Texture soft and floppy
Weave densely woven
Finitions center stitch seam
Condition excellent condition as in found some dust need a refresh
Remarks Exceptionnal pair of antique linen sheet
Description

Bonjour, merci de votre intérêt ! What a rare and beautiful find! These are a pair of heavy antique linen sheets. These bed sheets are french and date from middle to late 1800’s. They have this gorgeous pale antique white tone of fine old linen with some grey hint. The texture is so floppy and so soft. They must have been loved and taken care of. I just adore these textiles and finding a pair was such an extraordinary feeling. The EC monogram are stunning, wide and beautifully crafted with high relief bourdon stitch and tiny stand stitch drawings of chesnuts leaves. The top hem are quite large and hand stitch, as the center seams and the hems at the end of the sheets. The fabric is wonderfully fluid, it rolls between the fingers. These bed sheets are quite large and long and would make a dramatic pair of curtains. Perfect for any kind of interior design treatment.

condition

excellent condition as in found some dust need a refresh

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.

Antique RARE French PAIR sheet FLOPPY LINEN EC c 1880

  • Condition: excellent condition,in as found,some dust need a refresh

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