PAIR Antique Linen Pillowcases, Hand Embroidered Monogram "W", Finest Pure Linen, offers Hems Hand Thread Drawn, Excellent Condition, 21.5" X 37.5"
PAIR Pure Antique Linen Pillowcases, Monogram W
Antique monogrammed pillowcases of pure, fine linen are drapey, cool to the touch and so soft! Linen is creamy white, lighter weight, offers and is finished with a beautiful hand embroidered monogram "W" and simple hand thread drawn hems.
This beautiful pair will mix nicely with your other white vintage and antique bed linens. The only finding of note is a single tiny area where a slub (small cluster of fibers) has dropped from the linen. This is not considered a flaw and is commonly found in vintage and antique linens. You can see it in the second to last image as a teeny tiny grayish dot. They are in otherwise pristine condition and are freshly laundered and pressed and ready for your bed!
This would be lovely as a gift for your "W" Bride!
c.1910 - 1930's
Dimensions: 21.5" WIDE X 37.5" LONG
Condition: Excellent pristine condition, as described and shown...see images!
Antique Finest Linen Pillowcase, Monogram "W"
***Why invest in vintage or antique linen bedding as opposed to brand new? The answer can be found in the standards of quality that reference different fiber lengths. Many decades ago there was a distinction between long and short (or broken) fiber linens, the latter being referred to as "rough" linen which was used exclusively for non-personal applications. Long fiber linen was reserved for bedding, personal linen and table linens. Much of what is sold today is closer to the rough-linen end of the spectrum according to textile researchers. It is durable and cool, absorbant, etc, but not ... soft like the older pieces. For more detail on the differences between modern and hand wet-spun long fiber linen, I recommend The Book of Fine Linen by Franciose de Bonneville and Marc Porthault. Pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy!
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Fine-Linen-Francoise-Bonneville/dp/2080135570/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1V9ML9NLBC46E&keywords=the+book+of+fine+linen&qid=1645416544&sprefix=the+book+of+fine+linen%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
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