The creme de la creme of fine linen hand towels! This beautiful set of three large towels is loomed of a crisp, tightly-loomed and elegant pale ecru linen with a ribbon stripe in the weave at either extremity. Most often, these kinds of antique French towels were simply marked in one corner with small initials in red cross stitch, however these are each exquisitely embroidered with a fancy monogram, "CG." The letters are elegantly stitched in an important relief of bourdon and embellished with a tiny branch of grape leaves and grapes. The set likely dates from the turn of the 20th century and I would venture to say that it's never been used as the towels are in perfect, as-new condition! Please note: three identical sets of towels are available upon request for a total of twelve towels in all. Dimensions: 34 x 25in.
PRICE:
SOLD (complimentary delivery)
ITEM: 2598