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here is a stunning primitive bed sheet that dates from the beginning of the 19th century.
The fabric is a medium weight pure homespun linen with a good medium weight and a wonderful ecru colour. 
This bed sheet has a hand stitched central seam as well as hand stitched hems.
It is hand embroidered in a top corner by a beautiful chiffre with MA monogram plus two figures that mean the number of the sheets, 3 and another letter I.
This primitive bed sheet must come from a wealthy family that could afford having more than one sheet. The red yearns of those chiffre turned into faded pink with time.

The texture of this primitive sheet is amazing, soft and still textured.
This textile has been used a lot and is quite worn in its center, price accordingly.
Its condition is nevertheless gorgeous for its age.

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Condition :  great timeworn condition with some worn parts, freshly laundered.
Ref : LN0702

DETAILS

linen 
Fabric
Colour ecru
Period 1850
Origin France
Weight 1600 gr / 3.52 lbs
Length  300 cm / 118 in
Width 230 cm / 91 in
Embroidery four figures monogram, MA 3 I embroidered in the top right corner
Texture soft 
Condition great timeworn condition, washed
Remarks soft homespun linen fabric, plenty of good material to rework 



 

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 they 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 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.