Antique Tablecloths & Table Linens

Noreen

July 20, 2021

such exquisite table linen, embroidered by fine needlewomen! This post reminded me of my mom’s beautiful embroidery, will we ever have another generation who dedicated so much of their time to creating heirloom handcraft?

Sharon Crigger-Stokan

July 17, 2021

Absolutely. Beautiful. Masterpieces!! Love!

Marta Shamblin

July 15, 2021

Thank you for your help. I’m disappointed to hear that they no longer are made. I’ll use your tips to take the best care so they’ll last, hopefully.

Lidy

July 15, 2021

Thank you Marta. I think you might have linens from the company Paper White, they created beautiful bed, table and window linens, some with embroidery, in the later 1900’s. I don’t think they are in business any longer, a quick internet search did not find them.

Marta Shamblin

July 15, 2021

What a beautiful post, Lidy. I have curtain valances purchased years ago called Paperwhite. I’m wondering if you ever see them in your travels? I can’t seem to find them anymore. The scalloped tea towels reminded me of them. I would love to know what info you might have. Thanks so much!
Fondly, Marta

Lidy

July 15, 2021

Denise, it always amazes me how beautifully made antique linens are. So much love and time was lavished on them.

denise

July 15, 2021

So beautiful!!!

Lidy

July 14, 2021

Amie, I would look at your piece very carefully with a magnifying glass. The work should almost be the same on the front as the back. There are actually really good “not from the Appenzell area” handkerchiefs like this, but they are not quite the same. Have you read this post about Appenzell Embroidery?

http://127.0.0.1/blog/weekly-favorites-heirloom-antique-appenzell-embroidery/

Amie

July 14, 2021

Hello Lidy, I, too, am smitten with antique linens and really enjoyed your recent blog post on them. I have long been searching for information on an antique handkerchief that I inherited from my aunt, and think it could be an Appenzell Wedding handkerchief. Is there a way tell if a piece might be authentic?
Thank you for any information!

Lidy

July 14, 2021

Jeanie, I’m always always in awe of the incredible work-woman-ship !!

jeanie

July 14, 2021

Exquisite, Lidy.

Lidy

July 14, 2021

Thank you for sharing my appreciation for these masterworks, Alice. Taking good care of all your beautiful pieces makes the joy even more!

Alice Genzlinger

July 14, 2021

Be still my heart. These are so beautiful Lidy. I want all of them but my budget doesn’t allow neither does my storage. I appreciate the article on how to care for our linens.