Crewel embroidery or crewelwork is a type of surface embroidery using wool. A wide variety of different embroidery stitches are used to follow a design outline to the fabric. The technique is at least a thousand years old.
Crewel embroidery is traditionally done on a medium-weight plain weave linen or on linen twill. I like linen twill, . It's a nice crisp medium-weight twill, made specifically for hand embroidery.
This example dates back to approximately 1870 and is done on linen twill.
It is in absolute mint condition and for most of its life it has been in the armoire. The different colours are still as bright as when it was first embroidered and not affected by the sun..
The piece is framed with crochet lace.
A very unique and rare piece.





Crewel embroidery or crewelwork is a type of surface embroidery using wool. A wide variety of different embroidery stitches are used to follow a design outline to the fabric. The technique is at least a thousand years old.
Crewel embroidery is traditionally done on a medium-weight plain weave linen or on linen twill. I like linen twill, . It's a nice crisp medium-weight twill, made specifically for hand embroidery.
This example dates back to approximately 1870 and is done on linen twill.
It is in absolute mint condition and for most of its life it has been in the armoire. The different colours are still as bright as when it was first embroidered and not affected by the sun..
The piece is framed with crochet lace.
A very unique and rare piece.





Era
1400-1900
Material
LINEN AND WOOL
Model
CREWEL WORK SMALL TABLE LINEN OR WALLHANGING. CA. 1870
Country of Origin
France
Length
1.47 m
Width
1.3 m
Condition
As new - unused
Estimated Period
1850-1900

678 reviews (79 in last 12 months)
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Bellísimo. Llegó muy rápido y empaquetado perfecto para que no se estropease

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belaverde
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Querida Belén, Disculpas por la respuesta tardía, pero hemos estado ocupados preparando la ropa antigua para la próxima subasta el 21 de junio. Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras sobre la hermosa mantelería Napoleón 111 Richelieu con círculos. Cuídalo bien, aprecia y ama la mantelería y estoy seguro de que te acompañará en el futuro de tu vida. Con saludos muy cordiales. Guillaume.

Las servilletas han llegado muy bien envueltas y limpias . Muchas gracias . Ya compré algo anteriormente al mismo vendedor y también vino muy bien .

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Querida Ana, Disculpas por el retraso, pero estamos ocupados con los preparativos finales de la próxima subasta. Sólo una breve nota para agradecerle sinceramente sus reconfortantes palabras y su reseña de las servilletas Napoleón 111 por las que pujó con éxito. Ya mantuve correspondencia con usted y le agradecí; Así que cuide bien las servilletas, cuídelas y le acompañarán en el futuro de su vida. Con cordiales saludos. Guillaume.

Bellissimo oggetto Venditore molto gentile è assolutamente raccomandabile Spedizione accurata e tempestiva Grazie per il rimborso della doppia spedizione ricevuto

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ZaraCv

Bellissimo oggetto. Ringrazio molto il venditore e lo raccomando vivamente. Spedizione molto accurata e tempestiva.

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ZaraCv

Merci! Ils sont vraiment beaux. Sont arrivés bien avant le temps accordé. Message très très sympathique!

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user-45ed330
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Querida Sofia, Acabei de receber na minha tela uma avaliação sua através da plataforma Catawiki. Entretanto, li, digeri e dissequei as suas calorosas palavras e comentários sobre os guardanapos que licitou com sucesso. Gostaria, portanto, de aproveitar a oportunidade para lhe agradecer sinceramente por os pensamentos gentis e também que você reservou um tempo para responder. Foi muito apreciado e levo cada revisão muito a sério. Então, por favor, cuide bem dos guardanapos, ame-os e valorize-os e eles o acompanharão em sua vida futura. Com calorosos cumprimentos. Renze Rijpstra.

Once again I received a magnificent article from this friendly and reliable supplier. Beausoleil2016 is simply a guarantee of absolute quality. Thank you, Guillaume!

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andrekaplicki
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Dear André, Just received and dissected your review with again such kind comments . As already mentioned to you previously I am delighted you successfully bid on this magnificent bed linen, of which I have informed you about the provenance. Look after it well, cherish the linen and it will accompany you for a long time./ With kind regards and until we might meet again one day on Catawiki. Sincerely. Willem.

The seller is extremely fast and reliable. The towels are a beauty to behold. I am extremely happy with the purchase. :) :) :)

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Dear Marek, I have just read, dissected and digested your very positive words about the hennep tea towels you successfully bid on. I would like to sincerely thank you for your kind appraisal which I have much appreciated. Look after them well, love and "cherish" the towels and they will, no doubt , accompany you on your" future life avenue" in Warsaw. With sincere regards. Ren.

conforme à la description, livré très rapidement, petit mot très aimable accompagnant le colis qui enrichit l'expérience d'achat.

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maesschaelk
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Cher Jacques, Une réponse un peu tardive à votre appréciation bienveillante et apaisante pour les serviettes de lavabo sur lesquelles vous avez récemment enchéri avec succès. Vos mots ont été très appréciés, je peux vous l'assurer. En attendant, prenez bien soin d'eux, aimez-les et chérissez-les et ils vous accompagneront sans aucun doute sur votre "futur chemin de vie". Avec nos sincères salutations. Guillaume. Chateau Beau Soleil. 36800 Thenay.

Muy bueno y bonito embalaje,son unas servilletas oreciosas,muchas gracias.

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user-6d5a88f

Muito grata como sempre oferece lindos linhos. Uma tentação permanente

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user-611cb14

il mio giudizio è assolutamente positivo,grande gentilezza del venditore e acquisto conforme a quanto pubblicizzato.ricomprerò da loro!grazie

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Lorenzo64

Again, Beausoleil2016 has sent a TOP quality item. No better supplier on the market!

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andrekaplicki
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Dear André, A little late, but better late than never! Many thanks for your kind words about the exceptional bedspread you bought. Look after it well, cherish and love it and it will hopefully accompany you on your future avenue. Grazie mille. Saluti Cordiali. Guillaume.

Derde keer dat ik iets koop bij deze meneer en het is weer prachtig! Goed verpakt, snel verzonden en prettig en correcte contact. Zeer aan te raden!

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user-10a5198

tutto perfetto come da descrizione. consegna perfetta, imballo molto curato. molto soddisfatto

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user-d3f91a7

Las sabanas son impresionantes, ese lino antiguo en perfecto estado. Magnífico vendedor. Muchas gracias

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user-ab1bb4fb5726

Muy bonitas almohadas. Llegaron muy bien embaladas y en perfecto estado

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user-ab1bb4fb5726

Genial. Todo perfecto. La sabana es precios. Muchas gracias

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user-ab1bb4fb5726

Doskonaly przedmiot. Przesyłka dobrze zapakowana i szybko dostarczona. Znakomity sprzedawca. Polecam.

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user-8df501d7c598

Bonsoir, le colis est arrivé en parfait état.

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user-798caa0be008
Seller's response

Chère Roberta, Comme c'est gentil de me faire savoir que vous avez reçu le joli linge de lit. Cela a été très apprécié, je peux vous l'assurer. C'était un linge de lit particulièrement de très bonne qualité et les initiales étaient très joliment brodées. Donc entretenez-le bien, chérissez et aimez le linge de lit et il vous accompagnera pour votre future « Avenue de vie ». Qui sait, nous nous reverrons peut-être un jour sur Catawiki. En fait, il y a actuellement une vente aux enchères avec de très belles pièces. Passe une bonne journée. Avec mes aimables salutations. Guillaume.

Prachtig laken. Zorgvuldig verstuurd en zeer betrokken verkoper!

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kat1970

Stupendo articolo come tutti da Beausoleil. Imballo perfetto, contenuto spettacolare. Grazie!

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andrekaplicki
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Caro André, Un po' tardi, ma meglio tardi che mai per ringraziarti sinceramente per aver aggiunto una recensione alla nostra pagina di commento con la piattaforma Catawiki. Come sempre sei così corretto nelle tue parole e apprezzo sinceramente la tua gentilezza e fiducia. Vi ringrazio ancora e chissà finché non potremo incontrarci di nuovo un giorno "on line". Nel frattempo stai bene e goditi la vita. Con cordiali saluti.. Guillaume.

Envoi par collisimo de bonne qualité; Produit bien emballé et conforme au descriptif. Merci beaucoup

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user-d59611e3a2c7

Bellissime tovaglie di ottima fattura. Venditore cortesissimo e molto disponibile per le informazioni.

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Seller's response

Cara Annalisa, Molte grazie per la tua valutazione rassicurante e le tue gentili parole che posso assicurarti che sono state molto apprezzate. Prenditi cura della biancheria, accarezzala, accarezzala e amala e parlagli anche di tanto in tanto e la biancheria ti accompagnerà nel tuo futuro percorso di vita. Chissà che un giorno potremmo incontrarci di nuovo su Catawiki. Con cordiali saluti. Guillaume.

Trattasi di un pezzo eccezionale, più da museo che da casa. Sono davvero molto soddisfatto; Beausoleil è il fornitore perfetto.

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andrekaplicki
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Dear André, A little late due to my having been out of the office for a few days to look at trousseaux in the South West of France. Just a belated “many thanks” for your successful bid on the bed linen. And I do agree wholeheartedly this is such a magnificent piece of bed linen and to know that it was totally hand embroidered ( see back for lose ends) is quite remarkable and ought to be in a museum for all to appreciate. But please use it carefully ,cherish the linen, look after it well and it will accompany you, and your spouse, on your future life avenue in Italy. Who knows, until we meet again one day at Catawiki. With warm greetings. Guillaume.

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678 reviews (79 in last 12 months)
  1. 79
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  3. 0

Bellísimo. Llegó muy rápido y empaquetado perfecto para que no se estropease

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belaverde
Seller's response

Querida Belén, Disculpas por la respuesta tardía, pero hemos estado ocupados preparando la ropa antigua para la próxima subasta el 21 de junio. Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras sobre la hermosa mantelería Napoleón 111 Richelieu con círculos. Cuídalo bien, aprecia y ama la mantelería y estoy seguro de que te acompañará en el futuro de tu vida. Con saludos muy cordiales. Guillaume.