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Antique Drawn Thread Whitework Double Bed Cover
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Antique Drawn Thread Whitework Double Bed Cover

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 March 2025 · Hand of Glory
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An antique drawn-thread whitework hand-made double bed cover, in an intricate design of geometric squares and rectangles on a textured cotton fabric, with a plain cotton backing.

In excellent, clean, condition, only one tiny black mark to the front. 180cm wide x 200cm long. Shown illustrated on a double bed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
180cm (70.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Drawn Thread Bed Cover to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1132487
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000813
Description
An antique drawn-thread whitework hand-made double bed cover, in an intricate design of geometric squares and rectangles on a textured cotton fabric, with a plain cotton backing.

In excellent, clean, condition, only one tiny black mark to the front. 180cm wide x 200cm long. Shown illustrated on a double bed.

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
180cm (70.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Drawn Thread Bed Cover to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132487
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000813
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Antique Drawn Thread Whitework Double Bed Cover

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Hand of Glory

Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 173
Items Sold 2,462
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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An antique white double bed cover featuring intricate drawn thread work and geometric embroidered panels.
Antique Drawn Thread Whitework Double Bed Cover
Ref: SA1132487
An antique white double bed cover featuring intricate drawn thread work and geometric embroidered panels.
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  • ObjectBed Covers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialLinen, Cotton
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsGeometric panels, Drawn thread work, Whitework embroidery
  • SizeH 200 cm (79 in) x W 180 cm (71 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Whitework encompasses various needlework techniques executed in white thread on white fabric, heavily popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries for domestic linens and garments.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from fine linen or cotton base fabrics, utilising cotton or linen threads for the intricate embroidery and drawn thread work.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-spun and hand-woven base cloths with irregular slubs, alongside hand-pulled thread work and meticulous needle-made stitches rather than modern machine stitching.

Antique textiles add texture and historical depth when layered over neutral modern bedding, serving as a tactile focal point in contemporary minimalist or eclectic bedrooms.

Preservation requires gentle hand washing in cool water with mild, pH-neutral soap, avoiding direct sunlight during drying, and storing unbleached in breathable cotton or acid-free tissue.
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