ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CROCHETED RIBBON HEART PIN CUSHION

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1900: item #769583
050208

BERIBBONED HEART...

Hand made, C1880's.

Pin cushion, doll accessory, ornament, sachet, jewelry display...

5 1/4" by 4" narrowing to 1".

Cream, lavender, pink ribbons.... Click for details

Petite Lace Edged Pillow Case

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1910: item #769330

I can never have enough pillows on my bed! This little pillow case has beautiful finely crocheted lace on one end and lovely drawn hem stitching on each end, There are faint rust stains from storage that should fade with more laundering. Perfect for your bed or for baby! Measures 13" X 21" including lace

Fabulous French Monogrammed Bolster/Pillow Case

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1900: item #769314
P0044

The deeply padded monogram on this openended pillow sham is absolutely stunning! The heavily embellished monogram measures 6 1/2" X 7 1/2"! It's hard to get beyond that, but each end has drawn hemstitching and 2" of Italian drawn and needle worked lace. Of 100% cotton(you just know it's organic!).I think it might have had lace attached at each end at one time, and we can add some if you so desire for an additional fee. The last photo shows the reverse side of the heavily padding and you can see ... Click for details

Exceptional European Lace Linen Pillow Sham

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1900: item #769184
P0043

This gorgeous pillow sham is completely hand made! Button hole stitched scallops,shadow stitched swags, hand embroidered floral and fleur de lis, hand pulled and wrapped lace, AND it is constructed with tiny precise hand stitching! Even the back placket,with hand stitched button holes for the small shell buttons, has drawn hemstitching. It measures 31" and holds a 21" sq. pillow. I photographed it in my hotel after purchasing it, washed and ironed, but wrinkled. There is a small storage stain in... Click for details

THE TANDEM PARTY 1897 BY A W HERDLER PRINTED ON LINEN

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1900: item #765474
101-BCE

20" BY 17". Some staining from age. Dated and marked along bottom edge. Loose in frame. Please call or email with questions. Thank you

Luscious Yellow Linen O Z Monogrammed Pillow Sham

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1920: item #764762
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A delightful French sham to fit a 24" sq.,is a most rare find. Original dyed (maybe vegetable dye) fine light weight antique linen is most desirable. The unusual art deco? monogram Z in what might be O, could make this just Z, or OZ, or ZO. Whatever you want. The 3 sprays of embroidered flowers,and 2 rows of drawnwork in the monogram corner highligh this exceptional pillow sham. The additional 3" drawn,hem stitched flange adds even more presence! It fastens with 5 shell buttons down the middle o... Click for details

Exceptional Lacy,Embroidered, Linen Boudoir Pillow Case

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1900: item #764544

This beautiful confection is completely sewn by hand, right down to the hand stitched seams, which are then whip stitched! The hand embroidery on this very fine linen lawn is very practiced and includes the rare padded center flowers embellished with a crossed design...( I can't remember the name of that stitch!) The 5" of lace at each end is bobbin/pillow lace with an insertion of needle lace. The center design is needle lace as well. Oh, there are eyelet slots on the two sides for running thr... Click for details

Antique French Monogrammed Linen Sheet, Lace,

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1900: item #760441
S0041

This exceptional sheet, luxurious and lovely, was most definetly a trousseau piece for some mademoiselle! It is the finest, cold, and drapey linen enhanced by Venetian drawn work and 4" of bobbin lace. The magnificent French, padded, embroidered triple monogram, TCS ?,is expertly hand embroidered and measures 8" by 4".The 2 outter letters are enhanced with exquisite passion flower blossoms, the center letter has a perfect sanded stitch 5 petal flower and wheat sheaf...happy marriage symbols? SORR... Click for details

Unique Linen Cutwork, Lace, With Tassels Runner

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1920: item #759632
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This most unusual runner was made by someone very creative! The buttonhole stitched cutwork of fruits is very praticed. I love the tassels and dangling grapes or cherries! Before my careful laundering process, I've come up with many ways to show off this fine work of art! I'm sure you have many ways to use and enjoy it! There are very faint age spots on the center cutwork, as shown in photo.54" X 17.5"

Lovely, Lacey, Linen Antique Monogrammed Towel /Runner

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1910: item #759596
LT0041

Beautiful, hand made saucer size lace with raised wheat ears, enhances each end of this yummy linen towel. There is a nicely padded, hand embroidered and embellished CG monogram. There are light grey marks on the far left side, which will continue to fade with laundering. I only gently soaked it once. The sides are unusual and look as if they might have been pulled hemstitching at one time. This piece could also be used as a runner, draped over a vanity seat, or made into a gorgeous pillow! 23" ... Click for details