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here is a gorgeous antique trousseau bed sheet that dates beginning of the19th century.
The fabric is pure homespun linen of good medium weight with a noisy nubby texture.
This linen bed sheet has a fantastic hand and an pale ecru tone with some greyish hints.
The bed sheet has the perfect red cross stitched RB monogram
hand embroidered on the top left of the sheet as we used to do in the early 19th century.
There is a gorgeous hand stitched central seam;
The gorgeous linen fil bed sheet is in a rare fine unused condition with just two tiny tears in the bottom, see at the pictures, condition reflected in the price but otherwise, nearly unused bed sheet!
I have freshly laundered and pressed, it is ready to use!
Gorgeous on a sofa, as a window treatment, as a summer coverlet.
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Condition : fine condition, freshly laundered and pressed
Ref : LN01526
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DETAILS
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linen
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Fabric
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Colour
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ecru
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Period
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1830
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Origin
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France
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Weight
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1550 gr / 3.41 lbs
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Length
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265 cm / 104.33 in
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Width
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200 cm / 78.74 in
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Embroidery
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RB red cross stitch monogram, central seam
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Texture
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noisy, nubby
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Condition
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fine condition, freshly laundered and pressed
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Remarks
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a fine trousseau early 19th century linen fil sheet with a gorgeous central seam
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FIL OF LINEN BED SHEETS
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Fil de lin is the term we use in France to describe the finest quality fibers of the softer part of the flax. Those fil de lin bed sheets are the purest fluid fabric, supple, medium to heavy weight with a stunning floppy hand and a silky touch. They are typical antique linen trousseau dowry with a wonderful tactile texture. These bed sheets are usually wide, embroidered with beautifully crafted monogram and openworks that run the whole width and on the discovery, for the turn down of the sheet. Some of those exeptionnal sheets were meant to be exposed, we call them ceremonial sheets. The sheet overflows from the bed with a multitude of ornaments, laces and embroideries. A pure delight to sleep in those sheets, thanks to their dramatic falling, they can decorate any window or sofa beautifully as well.
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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 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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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
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I recently started selling my treasures, new items will be on sale very often, so please keep your eyes peeled!
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shipping / return
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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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