Linenpress (6) Liberty - Frette 1915 Art Nouveau

Frette (Monza) - Rare Set of 6 Antique Towels in Precious Damask Linen “Holland” - May 1915 - New with Archival Tag (Museum Quality)

Remarkable and very rare textile antique lot consisting of a half-dozen (6 pieces) face towels in pure linen damask of the highest craftsmanship, produced by the historic Italian Fabbriche E. Frette & C. - Monza.

The lot represents a true time capsule from World War I, dated beyond dispute by the extremely rare original paper tag still attached to the bundle. On the left edge of the label there is the red typographic printing code 6000-5-915, which attests to the tag’s production in May 1915.

The archival tag bears manual ink entries from the period with the factory technical details:
• Warehouse No.: 1637
• Quality: "Holland" (the famous and highly prized linen yarn from Holland, renowned for its luster and freshness)
• Type: "Fil. Oro" (luxury line of the Frette manufacture)
• Brand/Pattern: 110
• Era size: 24 (corresponding to current dimensions of about 60x103 cm)

Design and manufacture specifications:
The towels are loom-woven on a Jacquard loom with extraordinary weave definition. The central portion features an elegant vertical candelabra floral motif flanked by small geometric lozenges. The entire perimeter is embellished with an imposing Renaissance-inspired frame with rich scrolls and foliage. The background is finished with an impeccable open hem (hand-finished) separating the decorated border from the final edge.

Conditions:
New, never used, ultra-centuries-old stock. The towels are still tied together with their original light-blue ribbon from the period. The fabric is perfectly intact, the fibers are strong and well preserved, with no blooming or moisture damage. A museum-quality piece, unmissable for collectors of historical textiles or for furnishing prestigious period residences.