Bed sheet - 235 cm - 318 cm - Old linen, never used

Beautiful large antique household linen sheet, probably from an old wedding trousseau.

This elegant piece features an ecru-colored fabric (the natural color of linen), adorned with a magnificent raised, two-initial monogram, accompanied by a pretty border.

The white embroidery on the ecru fabric is testament to traditional textile craftsmanship and great attention to detail.

Visible technical details:
For the monogram:

The central monogram, representing the initials “B.G” (or possibly “B.C”), is the highlight of the set.
• Embroidery technique: It is worked in padded satin stitch (to create a raised effect) and satin stitch (to give the letters clean outlines). Some areas of the letters are filled with a very fine openwork grid or seed stitch.
• The cartouche: The letters are set within a shuttle-shaped or stylized oval medallion. The upper and lower edges of the cartouche are outlined with a row of French knots or small raised dots.
• Art Deco / Modern style: The lettering is clean, geometric, and linear, suggesting it was made sometime between the 1920s and 1930s (the Art Deco period).

For the border:

A wide decorative band runs beneath the monogram.
• Chevron / broken-line pattern: This sawtooth or interlocking diamond pattern is made entirely of small raised embroidered squares (squares worked in padded satin stitch).
• Regularity: This work requires precise counting of the fabric threads (counted-thread embroidery) so that every square and angle is perfectly symmetrical and identical across the full width of the sheet.
The preparatory drawing for the embroidery is still visible, as the sheet has never been washed or used (see photos).

With its generous dimensions of 235 x 318 cm, this sheet is a beautiful, ample size.

Features:

* Type: large antique sheet.
* Material: linen
* Color: natural ecru with white embroidery.
* Decoration: two-initial monogram and embroidery
* Dimensions: 235 × 318 cm.
* Quantity: 1 sheet.
* Period: probably early 20th century.
* Condition: antique, never used and never washed.

Special feature: the linen has been kept in its original, untouched condition. It has never been washed or used and has been preserved in its original vintage state. Preparatory markings for the embroidery are still visible.

A very beautiful piece of antique linen, intended for lovers of traditional textiles, fine embroidery, and charming décor.

Note to the buyer:
As the sheet is antique and has never been washed or used, it is being sold in its original, untouched condition.
There may be slight marks from storage over the years. Please take its age and authentic character into account.
No washing or treatment has been carried out, in order to preserve the textile and its original embroidery.