Early 1900s Blue and White Checked Linen Homespun Cover

Description

This is a beautiful handwoven linen classic American homespun check. It has a center seam on the front and back, all of the same blue check. The initials ALR are embroidered in red on the bottom near the opening. It has mother-of-pearl button closures. This is a really beautiful piece discovered in New Hampshire.

Deirdre’s Bio:
This comes from the archives of Deirdre Coughlin, founder of Phoebe’s Closet. She specializes in antique textiles and sold them to many New York City Designers including Ralph Lauren (that’s how I know her,) Charlotte Moss, Martha Stewart, and Schumacher, among many others.See

Dimensions

55.5ʺW × 0.24ʺD × 70ʺH

Styles

American

Rustic

Pattern

Checks

Period

1900 – 1909

Country of Origin

United States

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Linen

Mother-of-Pearl

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Blue

Condition Notes

It is in very good shape, with the exception of a few faint spots. Please review the photos. ThanksIt is in very good shape, with the exception of a few faint spots. Please review the photos. Thanks