A Pair of French Metis Linen Sheets

A Pair of French Metis Linen Sheets

Code: 10915

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A pair of Antique French Metis Linen Sheet, late 19th Century, initialled SG in red cross stitch to one corner, constructed from two panels which dates the sheets prior to 1925 when looms were not wide enough to make a sheet out of one piece of linen, it has hand sewn seams worked with tiny stitches which are barely visible.  They are a slubby soft white weave and are very tactile.

 
82" (210cm) x 122" (310cm).  Each sheet weighs a heavey 2.2kg
 
These sheets drape beautifully and make fantastic curtains. They are also suitable for making into cushions or for upholstery.