Antique French heavy LINEN COTTON bed sheet RM mono c1880

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Antique French heavy LINEN COTTON bed sheet RM mono c1880:
$115.00

Condition : good condition, laundered and pressed a few years ago with some pale folding marks that will wash
Ref : BS0353

DETAILS Fabric linen cotton Colour off-white Period 1880 Origin France Weight 1800 gr / 3.96 lbs Length 280 cm / 110 in Width 210 cm / 83 in Embroidery large red cross stitch RM monogram Texture textured and sturdy Weave dense Finitions hand sewn, central seam Condition good condition, laundered and pressed a few years ago with some pale folding marks that will wash Remarks beautiful classic heavy métis bed sheets from a rich southern peasant family. the central seam is slightly disjointed in some places, price accordingly. this canvas being so sturdy, perfect to rework into many projects
LINEN AND COTTON MIX BED SHEETS

Linen and cotton mix bed sheets appeared late 19th with the spread of cotton. To be called \"métis\" the fabric should contain at least 50% of linen. The early metis bed sheets were still woven on small frames and were hand stitched together with a central seam. The fabric is a densely woven fabric with medium to heavy weight. The texture is dry, soft and crispy. The ladderworks and various openworks can decorate the sheets, as well as large raised satin stitch monograms. Those beautiful durable bed sheets are ideal to use for bedding, window treatment, upholstery fabric and many sewing projects.

Description

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condition

good condition, laundered and pressed a few years ago with some pale folding marks that will wash

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 saleneers 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.

Antique French heavy LINEN COTTON bed sheet RM mono c1880