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SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900
SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900
SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900
SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900
SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900
SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900
SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900
SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900
SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900
SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900
SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900
SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900

SET 4 antique French TEA TOWELS linen FA mono c1900

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Bonjour, welcome to Les Toiles Blanches stock!

here are a beautiful set of 4 matching tea towels that date from the very beginning of the 20th century.

The fabric is a linen of light to medium weight and a soft touch, a gorgeous and durable canvas.
The towels have crossed red liteaux on a cream ground.
There is a nice hand embroidered FA monogram on each towel except on the last one, there is only the chiffre A.

Those towels are in a fine condition, unused.
Laundered and pressed these towels are ready to use!

Please note that there is another set of tea towels in my listing coming from the same trousse, with the AF monogram!
Ideal to use or display in the kitchen!

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Condition : fine condition, washed and ironed, ready to use
Ref : TT01032


DETAILS

Fabric linen
Colour red liteaux on a cream ground
Period 1900
Origin France
Weight 270 gr / 0.59 lbs
Length 75 cm / 29,52 in
Width 58 cm / 22,8 in
Condition fine condition, washed and ironed, ready to use
Remarks a rare set of 4 matching towels, soft and durable textiles

TOWELS, NAPKINS, TABLECLOTHS

Antique napkins, towels and tablecloths date from late 19th century, early 20th. They can be hand embroidered with high relief bourdon stitches and cross stitches monograms, in white and sometimes in red yearn. They are usually woven in damask, a weaving technique that produces a reversible fabric with an elaborate glossy pattern against a matte background. Check, roses, flowers and leaves, crowns, art nouveau, patterns weaving are gorgeous. Antique towels and napkins are made from the best linen quality, with a silky touch due to the high quality long linen fiber. They are very durable textiles that become wondefully supple with time. Ideal to wash warm and perfect to use everyday, they are great also for period textile projects.




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

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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