Lot 290:
A Collection of Vintage Household Linens and Embroidered Textiles
Description
An assortment of vintage household textiles featuring various techniques including crochet, embroidery, and white-work. The lot includes a large cream-colored open-work crochet piece, possibly a bedspread or tablecloth, displaying a repeating geometric and floral pattern. A set of off-white napkins or guest towels features colorful tropical-themed embroidery, with one depicting a figure in a blue plaid garment and hat, and another showing a palm tree; these pieces are finished with a self-fringe. Holiday-themed linens are present, including white cloths with screen-printed and embroidered designs of red poinsettias, holly leaves, and a Christmas wreath with a red bow. One scalloped-edge doily features a red bow and holly berry motif. White-work items include a circular or oval doily with broderie anglaise eyelet embroidery and a lace border, alongside sections of ruffled white lace netting. The collection also contains a rectangular champagne-colored satin pouch or cover embellished with a light-blue ribbon and a fabric floral applique. Several folded plain white cotton or linen cloths, likely pillowcases or small table linens, are also included.
Condition report:
The textiles show signs of age and prior use. Brownish storage stains and yellowing are visible on several of the white linens, most notably on the folded plain cloths and the holiday-themed pieces (photo 1). The large crochet item shows some minor distortions in the pattern and loose threads (photo 1). The satin pouch displays creasing (photo 1). Fringing on the embroidered tropical napkins appears tangled or slightly worn (photo 1). Several pieces exhibit yellowing consistent with long-term storage (photo 2).
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