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This beautiful ecru cream King sized French bed sheet is vintage/ antique but UNUSED made from linen métis its superb Art Deco Monogram MC & it will wash whiter with every wash. Final photo compares with a standard sheet of white paper. It is a top sheet for your own future Family Heirloom or would make a superb curtain with the simple addition of either a tube or rufflette. Superb embroidery monogram MC with an unworked ladder edge across its width. This is from a collection of sheets that I have been fortunate to obtain all same condition & MC monogram. The embroidery is a professional quality & normally done by the Nuns in the local convent. each one is a different style. I have another one listed for sale. SEE INFORMATION WHAT IS METIS? BELOW MEASUREMENTS approx:- Width 86 ins = 218 cms Length 120ins = 304 cms Weighs 2 kilos CONDITION:- EXCELLENT Unused storage marks will wash out & will wash whiter with every wash. What is metis linen? Metis means "mix" The French seem to have the innate ability to blend beauty and utility creating wonderful everyday items like this monogrammed metis linen sheet   Metis means "mix" which is exactly what metis linen is, usually a mix of 35% cotton and 65% linen  Pure linen in the warp or woof and cotton in the weft or warp.  (although other fibre combinations were also woven such as 30/70 or 70/30.) Metis linen is the "workhorse" of French bedding.It is a heavy-duty fabric designed to be washed repeatedly and to stand up to the rough washing techniques of long ago.  Appearing in France in the early 1900s, metis linen was introduced as a less expensive bedding material than pure linen, it is easier to iron, and  It quickly became a welcomed wedding gift or part of a young girl's dowry.  Metis linen has been handed down through generations  SHIPPING I send from my home here in France, using reliable, efficient, fully tracked & insured couriers   The UK £18 EU £10 PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT A QUOTE I ALWAYS DO MY BEST TO SAVE MONEY ON POSTAGE COSTS  WORLDWIDE  I regularly ship worldwide  USA example 2 kilos packed £28 Australia please contact me for costs. More questions please ask.  

This French bolster / traversin pillow case is VINTAGE but  Brand New made Fleur Bleue  Linen Metis  by Garner Thiebaut it is top quality beautifully hand embroidered with a decorative ladder edge on each end & the inside finish is equally special. These were a rare find part of a dowry linens collection.  I have 5 of these at the start of this listing, shipping costs are reduced for multi purchases   I have another lot listed that are slightly larger.  Measures:- Length 190 cm = 74 ins  Width 87 cm = 34 ins when laid flat 17 ins   What is metis linen? Metis means "mix" The French seem to have the innate ability to blend beauty and utility creating wonderful everyday items like this monogrammed metis linen sheet   Metis means "mix" which is exactly what metis linen is, usually a mix of 35% cotton and 65% linen  Pure linen in the warp or woof and cotton in the weft or warp.  (although other fibre combinations were also woven such as 30/70 or 70/30.) Metis linen is the "workhorse" of French bedding.It is a heavy-duty fabric designed to be washed repeatedly and to stand up to the rough washing techniques of long ago.  Appearing in France in the early 1900s, metis linen was introduced as a less expensive bedding material than pure linen, it is easier to iron, and  It quickly became a welcomed wedding gift or part of a young girl's dowry.  Metis linen has been handed down through generations   DIRECT FROM FRANCE I am also listing other bed linens pillow cases etc.  

This French bolster / traversin pillow case is VINTAGE But  brand new made from Fleur Bleue  Linen Metis by Garner Thiebaut  Top quality beautifully hand embroidered with a decorative ladder edge on each end & the inside finish is equally special. They can be made into two standard UK pillow cases by dividing down the middle & re stitching. These were a rare find part of a dowry linens collection.  I have 5 of these at the start of this listing, shipping costs are reduced for multi purchases    Measures:- Length 190 cm = 74 ins  Width 87 cm = 34 ins when laid flat 17 ins   What is metis linen? Metis means "mix" The French seem to have the innate ability to blend beauty and utility creating wonderful everyday items like this monogrammed metis linen sheet   Metis means "mix" which is exactly what metis linen is, usually a mix of 35% cotton and 65% linen  Pure linen in the warp or woof and cotton in the weft or warp.  (although other fibre combinations were also woven such as 30/70 or 70/30.) Metis linen is the "workhorse" of French bedding. It is a heavy-duty fabric designed to be washed repeatedly and to stand up to the rough washing techniques of long ago.  Appearing in France in the early 1900s, metis linen was introduced as a less expensive bedding material than pure linen, it is easier to iron, and  It quickly became a welcomed wedding gift or part of a young girl's dowry.  Metis linen has been handed down through generations  DIRECT FROM FRANCE I am also listing other bed linens pillow cases etc.     

This French   pillow case is VINTAGE But  brand new made from Toile de GERARDMER Linen Metis   Top quality beautifully hand embroidered with a decorative ladder edge on each end & the inside finish is equally special.     Measures:- Length 65cm Width 62 cm  What is metis linen? Metis means "mix" The French seem to have the innate ability to blend beauty and utility creating wonderful everyday items like this monogrammed metis linen sheet   Metis means "mix" which is exactly what metis linen is, usually a mix of 35% cotton and 65% linen  Pure linen in the warp or woof and cotton in the weft or warp.  (although other fibre combinations were also woven such as 30/70 or 70/30.) Metis linen is the "workhorse" of French bedding. It is a heavy-duty fabric designed to be washed repeatedly and to stand up to the rough washing techniques of long ago.  Appearing in France in the early 1900s, metis linen was introduced as a less expensive bedding material than pure linen, it is easier to iron, and  It quickly became a welcomed wedding gift or part of a young girl's dowry.  Metis linen has been handed down through generations  DIRECT FROM FRANCE I am also listing other bed linens pillow cases etc.      

  French Bed Sheet  New Vintage Cotton Embroidery or Curtain 2m x 2.8    Top sheet   base sheet  or would also make superb curtain with the simple addition of either a tube or rufflette. Machine Embroidery Floral in centre & unworked  ladder edge across the width     At the moment it is  in its original unbleached condition cream /ecru  coloured BUT will wash whiter with every wash & will need a good long soak before a machine wash to remove the stiffening product as is normal with all new linens of this quality. CONDITION Stored with storage marks that will disappear & will wash whiter with each wash.SEE PHOTOS  As with all new linens initially will need a good soak to remove finishing product & marks.     What is metis linen? Metis means "mix" The French seem to have the innate ability to blend beauty and utility creating wonderful everyday items like this monogrammed metis linen sheet   Metis means "mix" which is exactly what metis linen is, usually a mix of 35% cotton and 65% linen  Pure linen in the warp or woof and cotton in the weft or warp.  (although other fibre combinations were also woven such as 30/70 or 70/30.) Metis linen is the "workhorse" of French bedding. It is a heavy-duty fabric designed to be washed repeatedly and to stand up to the rough washing techniques of long ago.  Appearing in France in the early 1900s, metis linen was introduced as a less expensive bedding material than pure linen, it is easier to iron, and  It quickly became a welcomed wedding gift or part of a young girl's dowry.  Metis linen has been handed down through generations       MEASUREMENTS approx  Width 78 ins = 200 cms   Length 112 ins = 280 cms  Weighs1.5 kilos   SHIPPING I send from my home here in France, using reliable, efficient, fully tracked & insured couriers   The UK & Europe  UPS or equivalent  FREE (you could have several sheets or other items sent at this cost)  WORLDWIDE £28 USA  Australia  PLEASE CONTACT ME, before committing  IF YOU WANT A QUOTE FOR MULTI PURCHASES. I ALWAYS DO MY BEST TO SAVE MONEY ON POSTAGE COSTS  I regularly ship worldwide & am happy to do so. More questions please ask.