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Antique French White Homespun Monogrammed Dowry Sheet
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for sale €99     $108
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Antique French White Homespun Monogrammed Dowry Sheet

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

An antique French monogrammed double dowry sheet of snowy white soft homespun monogrammed H.L. in raised stumpwork stitches, made from two lengths of homespun joined down the centre with tiny hand-stitching.

In excellent, clean condition. I'm not sure of the composition of the homespun but it's very soft and tactile which would indicate it's linen and perhaps nettle. The top and bottom hems are machine stitched. It's a heavyweight sheet with great texture and drape and would be also suitable for use as a curtain or throw.

226cm wide and 312cm long. Each letter measures 9cm cm 5cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
312cm (122.83")
Width
226cm (88.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this French Linen Dowry Sheet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1133538
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000818
Description
An antique French monogrammed double dowry sheet of snowy white soft homespun monogrammed H.L.
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in raised stumpwork stitches, made from two lengths of homespun joined down the centre with tiny hand-stitching.
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fig 1. Close-up view of a white handwoven homespun linen sheet featuring white hand-embroidered monograms along a central seam.
fig 1. Antique French White Homespun Monogrammed Dowry Sheet

In excellent, clean condition. I'm not sure of the composition of the homespun but it's very soft and tactile which would indicate it's linen and perhaps nettle. The top and bottom hems are machine stitched. It's a heavyweight sheet with great texture and drape and would be also suitable for use as a curtain or throw.

226cm wide and 312cm long. Each letter measures 9cm cm 5cm.

Height
312cm (122.83")
Width
226cm (88.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this French Linen Dowry Sheet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133538
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000818
Hand of Glory
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Close-up view of a white handwoven homespun linen sheet featuring white hand-embroidered monograms along a central seam.
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Archive I Close-up view of a white handwoven homespun linen sheet featuring white hand-embroidered monograms along a central seam.

Antique French White Homespun Monogrammed Dowry Sheet

Archive II Close-up view of a white handwoven homespun linen sheet featuring white hand-embroidered monograms along a central seam. View II
Archive III Close-up view of a white handwoven homespun linen sheet featuring white hand-embroidered monograms along a central seam. View III
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Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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Close-up view of a white handwoven homespun linen sheet featuring white hand-embroidered monograms along a central seam.
Antique French White Homespun Monogrammed Dowry Sheet
Ref: SA1133538
Close-up view of a white handwoven homespun linen sheet featuring white hand-embroidered monograms along a central seam.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBed Linen
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialLinen, Hemp
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsHand-embroidered monogram, Central hand-stitched seam, Homespun slub texture
  • SizeH 312 cm (123 in) x W 226 cm (89 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique French double dowry sheet comes from the 1900 period in a French Country style, fashioned from white homespun linen and hemp. The snowy white textile exhibits a visible slub texture from handweaving, soft tactile drapes, and a central hand-stitched vertical seam joining two lengths of fabric. Raised white hand-embroidered monograms flank the central seam alongside machine-stitched top and bottom hems. The heavy item measures 312 cm high by 226 cm wide and 1 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this piece serves multiple decorative and practical purposes. Placed at the foot of the bed, it adds traditional rustic farmhouse charm to a bedroom interior. Alternatively, the heavy fabric functions well as a window curtain or a living room throw to protect furniture or introduce texture to a seating area. The clean condition and neutral white palette suit both traditional and modern interior schemes seeking tactile vintage textiles.

FAQs

A French dowry sheet, or trousseau sheet, is a handwoven textile historically prepared by or for a young woman in preparation for marriage. These linens were hand-spun, handwoven, and often embroidered with the initials of the bride or the couple.

These sheets were crafted from hand-spun flax or hemp fibers woven on narrow household looms. Because the looms were narrow, two panels were frequently joined together down the centre with fine hand-stitching to create a full-width sheet.

Authentic pieces display distinct slubs and variations in the hand-spun yarn, a visible central seam stitched by hand, and raised embroidered initials. The fabric carries a substantial weight and texture that differs significantly from modern machine-woven linens.

These versatile textiles can be draped across the foot of a bed, styled as a lightweight sofa throw, tailored into bespoke cushion covers, or hung as sheer window drapes.

Wash the linen in cool or warm water using a mild textile detergent, avoiding harsh bleach agents. Line drying is recommended to maintain the fiber strength, and ironing while slightly damp smooths the heavy weave.
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