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Vintage French-Style White Linen Tablecloth – Monogram \"B\" & Flower Baskets
Monogram Letter: B
Dimensions: approx. 56 inches x 86 inches (142 cm x 218 cm) including lace edge
Color: White / Off-White
Material: 100% Pure Natural Linen
Shape: Rectangular
Item Overview
Up for sale is an exceptional vintage/antique heirloom white linen tablecloth featuring exquisite hand-worked details and traditional French provincial charm.
The centerpiece feature is a beautifully detailed ornate monogram \"B\" stitched with raised padded embroidery and delicate floral accents. The cloth also features fine embroidery of woven flower baskets tied with ribbon bows, framed by openwork drawn-thread grid lines (jours), and finished with a wide, hand-crocheted scalloped lace border.
An absolute showstopper for wedding tables, holiday dinners, French country dining, or vintage linen collectors.
Key Details & Features
- Ornate Hand Embroidery: Features a prominent monogrammed letter \"B\" and detailed floral baskets.
- Drawn-Thread Openwork: Delicately worked ladder-stitch grid patterns running through the linen.
- Hand-Crocheted Lace Border: Generous scalloped lace trimming around the full perimeter.
- Generous 6–8 Seater Size: Measures 56\" x 86\", providing excellent drop coverage for larger rectangular dining tables.
Condition Report
- Fabric & Lace: Crisp, strong natural linen with a lovely weight and texture. Hand-worked lace border and drawn-thread work are visually intact apart from one small pulled area see photos
- Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of age. No major holes or heavy staining observed. (Please review all photos closely for exact condition details).
Care Instructions: Hand wash or delicate machine wash in a laundry bag with mild detergent. Iron while damp on high heat setting to accentuate the raised embroidery work.