Antique Edwardian Linen Napkin Hand Cutwork Whitework 10x10 Lace Reticella

Description

View Antique Edwardian Linen Napkin Hand Cutwork Whitework 10x10 Lace Reticella with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This authentic turn-of-the-century heirloom textile dates from the late 19th century to the early 1900s (Edwardian era). 10" x 10" (Square)Material: 100% Antique Pure Linen. This authentic turn-of-the-century heirloom textile dates from the late 19th century to the early 1900s (Edwardian era). Measuring approximately 10 by 10 inches, this crisp linen piece is beautifully versatile, making it a perfect addition to a textile collection, a sophisticated cocktail napkin, or an elegant accent under a vase or jewelry box.Masterful Hand-Craftsmanship & Techniques:This piece stands out due to the remarkable time and skill required to create it by hand. It showcases three distinct historical needlework techniques:Detailed Italian Cutwork (Reticella Style): The corners feature floral and geometric motifs where the linen fabric was meticulously cut away, and the open spaces were filled with tightly bound, microscopic needlework grids.Drawn Thread Borders: The inner border displays masterfully executed ladder-style hemstitching (ajour), achieved by drawing out specific structural warp or weft threads and hand-binding the remaining threads into pairs.Scalloped Picot Edging: The entire perimeter is hand-finished with a durable, tiny buttonhole stitch and delicate picot bumps to ensure the edges never fray.Material & Authenticity:Crafted from high-quality antique flax linen, the fabric features a beautiful, characteristic uneven slub weave and a soft, warm ivory tone that only develops with decades of natural oxidation. Flip the piece over to reveal the true fingerprint of history: the reverse side features the original maker's thin carry threads, minor tension shifts, and hand-tied knots. There are no modern stabilizers or machine elements here.Condition:Excellent antique condition. The structural integrity is phenomenal. There is no thread rot, no broken bars in the openwork grids, and the perimeter stitches remain perfectly intact.Specifications:Era: Late 19th / Early 20th Century (Circa 1890–1910)Dimensions: Approx. 10" x 10" (Square)Material: 100% Antique Pure Linen Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Collectibles › Linens & Textiles › Kitchen Linens & Textiles › Napkins. Brand: Unbranded Antique.

Pattern

Lace

Brand

Unbranded Antique

Antique

Yes

Type

Handkerchief/ Something Old

Care Instructions

Hand Wash Only

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Occasion

All Occasions, Wedding

Color

Ivory

Material

Linen

Time Period Manufactured

Early 1900