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here is a lovely nightshirt that dates from the beginning of the 20th century. The fabric is an early linen cotton blend of good medium weight, with a crispy texture and a nice ecru color.
This antique woman nightshirt has the classic V shape decolleté, short sleeves and a beautiful hand embroidered AC monogram, hand crafted on both side of the decolleté. The hems are nicely stitched drawing flowers on the textile selvedges. This nightshirt is well roomy and comfy.
This charming antique textile is a large size.
This antique nightshirt is hardly used and in a fine condition. I have freshly laundered and pressed this nightshirt which is ready to use!
A beautiful cloth, easy to wear summer or winter, belted or loose, at work or at home!
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Condition : fine condition, freshly laundered and pressed Ref : NS01437 |
| DETAILS
Fabric | linen cotton blend | Colour | off-white | Period | 1900 | Origin | France | Weight | 240 gr / 0.52 lbs | Length | 96 cm / 37.79 in | Chest | 68 cm / 26.77 in shoulder : 56 cm / 22.04 in | Remarks | a fine classic model of nightshirt to wear as dress, winter and summer! | Finitions | hand sewn, AC monogram | Condition | fine condition, freshly laundered and pressed | | |
NIGHTSHIRTS
Nightshirts are classic pieces of French trousseau from the late 19th century. Made of cotton or linen, they are usually handmade, hand embroidered with tiny or larger cross stitch monogram. The classic details of the nightshirts are cutouts of ease on sleeves and bottom of the shirt, lace trim, scalloped edges, gathers on sleeves. For the older nightshirts in linen, they have square neckline that close with adjustable ties on the chest. A delight to wear day or night. |
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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. |
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