Bonjour, welcome to Les Toiles Blanches stock! here is a nice classic bed sheet that dates beginning of the 20th century. The fabric is a gorgeous pure linen of good medium weight with a gorgeous ecru colour. The top hem is made of a large stunning ladderwork made of three pulled thread works. In the top center of the bed sheet, a large and high relief satin stitch MC monogram is hand embroidered inside an Art Nouveau typical medaillon. The bed sheet is entirely hand sewn with a fine length and width! This trousseau bed sheet is in a fine condition, freshly laundered but not pressed. There is a small pale mark that didn't fully wash out, reflected in the price but great condition nevertheless! Idea l to use a s a sheet, a jete of sofa, curtain but also rework into any upholstery work.
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
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