Antique 1800s French Tissue Thin Sheer White Cotton Squares Eyelet Trim Apron - $80 - (Haymarket, VA)

Antique French Apron Vintage Retro Kitchen Mid-Century Modern Unique Prairie Housewife Handmade Sheer Thin Tissue Paper Light Cotton White Eyelet Lace Trim Tie-Back Waist Half Apron Spring Summer Wedding Bride Bridal Antique French Apron Dates from the late 1800s. Made from a beautiful, loosely woven white cotton. Like the vast majority of aprons from this period, they were worn not just in the kitchen, but daily to protect the dress or skirt underneath. This textile is machine stitched. Cotton tape for the strings. This type of textile apron is, by nature, Eco-friendly. The average age of these types of textiles is 100 years. They were naturally home grown, home retted (in local lakes and ponds) and woven by hand. These textiles are being re-cycled today and showing off the extreme craftsmanship of past generations. Yet another feature that makes these textiles extremely eco-friendly is their durability. These textiles were designed to endure generations of constant use and will have an extremely long life. The timeless beauty of this linen and their extraordinary quality make these textiles the perfect choice for any home as well as an environmentally friendly choice. Style: Half Apron with Tie-back Sash at Waist Design Style: French Country Material: Tissue Paper Thin Sheer Cotton with Eyelet Lace Trim Pattern: Plaid Squares with Eyelet Floral Flower Lace Trim Color: White Occasion: Wedding, Bride, Bridal Season: Spring, Summer Condition: antique, pre-owned, worn and washed; no stains, no spots; apron is torn/ripped at edges and has small holes; please see photos for full description. Smoke-free home. I'm also selling a few other aprons. Check out my other listings! Combined shipping discount available.

Posted in Haymarket, VA, Antiques
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