Heirloom Irish linen tablecloth, white elaborate cheapest Madeira hand embroidery, cutwork flowers in vase, 1920s 1930s, antique table linens, 68x64

Heirloom quality square Irish linen tablecloth is exquisite. White on white embroidery was accomplished cheapest by very skilled needleworkers, in Madeira, Portugal. Tall elaborate vases like epergnes are filled with three blossoms and leaves. The seed stitches and the eyelet embroidery are beautifully executed. Early 20th century.
- 64" by 68""
- deep scalloped edge
- smooth, fine, crisp linen
- 4 vases, 8" tall
Condition: excellent. No holes, stains. Last photo shows a detail on scalloped edge with one 2" mend.
Vases are linked with garland of small eyelet flowers and large eyelet bows.
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