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
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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
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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

10 Huge Italian Antique Linen Napkins / Lapkins

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1900: item #759028
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These perfect hand monogrammed T or F and P with hand embroidered and sanded stitches ,measure 27"! I'm sure you know that large sets AND large sizes are getting harder to find. They have mitered corners and hand drawn hemstitching all around. Only one has few light beige storage stains that will continue to fade with laundering. I doubt if they were hardly, if ever used. They were almost tan with age/storage stains, but after long gentle soakings,now white, crisp, and very sturdy. You and your... Click for details

Divine Yellow Italian Linen Lawn Sheet and 3 Shams

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1910: item #755787
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So rare to come across such an incredible antique linen set as this, AND in the scrumptious lemony yellow color! My photos just don't do justice!! This very sheer, almost handkerchief weight linen lawn feels like silk, with just the right amount of white embroidery and pulled needleworked design, with replique scalloped hems on the sheet and pillow cases! It is truly luxurious! The sheet measures 92" across,22" turndown. The 2 matching slip on pillow cases are 20" X 24" and bolster case is 20" X... Click for details

Large Italian Drawn and Needleworked Linen Sheet

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1900: item #752120
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My photos don't do justice to this incredible sheet. The second photo shows it Before I soaked it(3 times!) It seems to never been used and will soften with use. It's still crisp but so cold and drapey as only antique(organic?) linen can be. The hand pulled lace turndown is 23" and the 2 rows of lace are 2 1/2" wide each, as well as the 2 down each side. There are narrow rows of drawn/pulled work also throughout the turndown. The bottom is hand hemstitched as well, with a no. and PM written in d... Click for details

French 19th Century 30" Linen Damask Napkins

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1900: item #752068
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This rare set of 11 huge 30" antique french dinner napkins has magnificent damask patterns of meandering roses intertwined with ribbon throughout. The graceful RG monogram is of course hand embroidered.They are very soft and drapey, with a few dropped slubs. Such large sets of these huge napkins, "lapkins" are increasingly difficult to find especially in such wonderful condition! Freshly laundered and ready for your finest dining!

Glorious Antique Linen Damask Large Dinner Napkins

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1910: item #752030
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This luxurious set of 6 huge 26" soft, drapey, linen napkins are ample enough to cover the largest lap! It's becoming increasingly hard to find these larger antique napkins, often known as "lapkins". The graceful floral(Old Rose or Poppy) Design goes all around and two sides are selvage with 2 sides hemmed with tiny European machine stitching. The stunning hand embroidered EW monogram stands out in a very pale grey or blue. This excellent set is an incredible addition for your finest dining and ... Click for details

Devine Morning Glory Linen Damask Napkins

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Linens and Lace Pre 1920: item #752020
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Perfect for tea, with the larger napkin, 26 1/2" as a tea cloth,and the 3 smaller 15" as tea napkins. The fantastic art nouveau morning glories swirl over with artful hand embroidered monogram JM, TM, GM, or reverse, and beautifully drawn hemstitched border. Quite an addition for your collection!