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$10 USDVintage Kitchen Towels
Collectibles:Textiles:Kitchen Towels
This pair of kitchen towels I believe to have been home made from soft cotton material. The towels measure approx 28 x 32 each and are turned and zigzag stitched all around. The apple design has red zigzag; the pitcher blue. I included a picture of the back of the pitcher so that you can see the embroidery work. The condition is excellent with no holes, stains, tears or the like. They are especially nice hanging in a napkin style as the zigzag stitch shows on the bottom and right sides. The are ...
$5 USD SaleSALE Vintage Linen Tea Towel
Collectibles:Textiles:Linen Towel
This is a lovely guest towel with applique'. Made of natural linen it has a 1 & 1/2 inch golden orange hemstitch border and features two pears in applique' with brown stem and green leaves embroidered. The towel measures approx 25 1/2 inches by 14 inches. There are no flaws such as tears or stains to report. It is in very good condition, not thin at all. A very nice vintage find and gift worthy! Thank you for visiting Orphaned Treasures. We are happy to answer questions and hope that you will ...
$12 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Hulk Linen Towel
Collectibles:Textiles:Hulk Linen Towel
Popular particularly in the 40's, this beautiful hulk linen towel features a crochet insert of birds measuring just under 2 inches. The towel has a damask leaf motif throughout and is turned top and bottom. The top has a 1/2 inch crochet insert. The towel measures 28 1/2 by 16 1/2 and is in excellent condition. It is white all over. Thank you for your interest and we are happy to answer questions you may have. We invite you to visit Orphaned Treasures at Ruby Lane and enjoy other fine linen ...
$18 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Huck Linen Guest Towels (pr)
Collectibles:Textiles:Hulk Linen/Damask Guest Towels (Pr)
These are a find! And a lovely gift idea. Particularly popular in the 1940s and before, these guest or hand towels are perfect when dressing a bath. These are actually just as suitable for a tea tray. Made of hulk linen, the main damask design is answered with another design at the top, so the towel can hang either way after folding. The main design features a large bow flanked by flowers and leaves. Two large flowers with a small border bow compose the center of the top design. A inch damask ...
$15 USD Offers ConsideredWhite Luncheon Napkins with Embroidery & Lace Trim(9)
Collectibles:Textiles:Luncheon Napkins:White:Embroidery:Lace
These napkins measure approx. 15 inches square including the trim, they are very white, and they are bordered completely around by the lace. The lace is sewn on and the embroidery is machine done, so these are not the handiwork of a talented housewife. The embroidery is of a lily in a spray of leaf stems and this occupies one corner of the napkin. The balance of the napkin is plain. The fabric is a cotton blend. I see no tears, holes or stains. The price is for the set of nine.(9) Thank you for ...
$12 USDLuncheon Linen Napkins (set of 4)
Collectibles:Textiles:Linen Luncheon Napkins:Crochet:Mono "L"
This beautiful set of of vintage luncheon napkins number but four, but that is enough for bridge or just the inner circle for desert. They have crocheted filet inserts with the monogram of "L", a beautiful edging and they are a clean, soft white linen. They measure a bit more than 14 inches and are almost square. I see no holes, tears, stains. A lovely gift idea, especially if combined with a cloth of strong color. Lots of room for creativity here! Thank you for your interest. Please be invited ...
$24 USDLuncheon Linen Napkins (set of 12)
Collectibles:Textiles:Luncheon Napkins:White:Embroidery:Cutwork
This is a set of true vintage napkins featuring a beautiful cutwork and embroidery design in one corner and a delicate pull border all round. This border is but 1/8" deep. A generous size, the napkins measure 17 x 16 1/2 and they are a soft, off white. I see no issues: no tears, holes or stains. They are old and soft from use. I soaked them clean using Sharon's Solution( a plug for a great product for vintage linens: I am not involved or related). The price of for the set of 12. Thank you for ...
$12 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Guest Towel
Collectibles:Textiles:Guest Towel
This beautiful towel is peach with a burgundy band which appears to have been stitched on. Embroidery and applique' make up the charming scene of a lady and gentleman strolling past a gate and garden flowers. I have photographed the back so that you may see the handwork. The towel is of fine linen and measures approx. 21 x 14 inches. It is in great condition with no stains or tears. It is a lovely piece. Thank you for your interest. We hope that you will visit Orphaned Treasures and enjoy our ...
$12 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Dish or Tea Towel
Collectibles:Textiles:Tea Towel
I don't know if this would be called Dutch or Polish in design, but this towel is great. Red and Blue on natural white linen it is designed to show the pattern upright on either folded side. the end borders features scalloped print border with the potted flowers showing through a field of red. The towel measures roughly 29 x 15 1/2. There is no fading, stains or holes. Great condition! We thank you for visiting Orphaned Treasures and hope that you will visit our shop. We are happy to answer your ...
$10 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Linen Tea or Dish Towel
Collectibles:Textiles:Linen Tea Towel
Tea towels are sometimes used in the UK over a tea tray. In the US we are more likely to use them to dry dishes or decorate the kitchen. You'll find this one smart for either use. It is made of linen in a light brown color with a classical band at both ends featuring scrolls of acanthus leaves. The color scheme is completely monochromatic. The towel I believe was never used. I did laundry it and it now measures approx. 28 x 16 inches. It can hang from either side once folded. I see no tears, ...
$12 USDLinen Embroidered Guest Towels (Pair)
Collectibles:Textiles:Embroidered Linen Towels
This is a pair of lovely guest towels in natural color linen and beautiful, well done embroidery and cross stitch. The dominant colors of the work are pink and blue. The towels are sewn on all sides with the turned hemstitch on the bottom and the blue thread decoration on the top hem. That decoration is pink on the second towel. They are a bit "cottage" in feel, especially with the linen more rough than fine. The towels measure roughly 17 by 10 1/2 and I see no issues: no stain, wholes, fraying, ...
$8 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Dish or Tea Towel: Calendar
Collectibles:Textiles:Linen Holly Hobby Calendar
This calendar is from American Greetings. We don't need to guess at the age; the year is 1975. The towel has a looped hem at the top for hanging or you can use it as a tea towel. It is made of natural colored linen and measures approx. 27 x 18 inches. The verse says "Start each day with a song in your heart". The little girl is dressed in orange with exaggerated hat picking flowers among butterflies. I see no flaws such as holes, stains. Thank you for visiting Orphaned Treasures. Please visit ...
$49 USDLinen Luncheon Napkins (13)
Collectibles:Textiles:Linen Luncheon Napkins
Dinner for 13! Wow - put on a tape of Agatha Christie's wonderful mystery and serve 13. It should create lots of conversation, but better serve the food first - else some may lose the appetite. Vintage soft white linen with grey scalloped edge are classic in design and simplicity. Easy to launder and keep clean, these are numerous enough for small gatherings. They measure roughly 16 inches square. Excellent in condition, there are no tears, stains, or issues to report. And they are 13 in number! ...
$45 USD Offers ConsideredCross Stitched Sampler 1929
Collectibles:Textiles:Sampler
This is a charming cross stitched sampler showing upper and lower case letters followed by numbers. The work is monochromatic starting with a neutral cream linen and stitched in shades of brown. A colonial style flower and hearts are positioned below the first line of letters and upon the stem are two birds in grey. The birds are the only exception to the browns. The work is nicely and professionally framed and this is self evident of recent years. It measures 12 3/4 inches wide by 9 1/2 tall ...
$10 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Linen Tea or Dish Towel
Collectibles:Textiles:Tea Towel
This towel is most likely from the sixties or early seventies. It is made of linen in a "harvest gold" color with arrangements of pineapple, pears, nuts and plums in deep golds, brown, and orange; all with green leaves. Both top and bottom have a flowered vine border design in the same colors. The depth of the colors used is beautiful and not commonly seen in today's markets. The towel measures approx. 27 1/2 inches by just shy of 16 inches in width. It is excellent in condition. Thank you for ...
$6 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Crocheted Doily
Collectibles:Textiles:Crocheted Doily
The beautiful handmade doily features a feather design in the outer circle and a beautiful gathered ruffle laying atop the bottom layer. In natural color the piece is suitable for framing in my opinion. It measures10" in diameter. It is still stiff and blocked from its last laundry, so I have not washed it. It was likely made in the 50s. Thank you for your interest. We are happy to answer questions and hope that you visit our shop and enjoy.
$49 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Damask Dinner Napkins(10 w/mono "L")
Collectibles:Textiles:Damask Dinner Napkins
If you are looking for a gift for one whose name begins with "L" and that someone likes to entertain, put these on your list for consideration. I know these dinner napkins well as my mother had these without the monogram. Based on that they are from the 40s or before. Measuring 21+ x 22 inches and of white damask these are formal, for serious dinner. The damask design features a square with center scroll work surround by a rather colonial style scroll of leaves and flowers. The napkins are ...
$16 USD SaleSALE Vintage: Textile: Framed Crochet Doily
Collectibles:Textiles:Framed Crocheted Doily
This is a beautifully framed vintage piece of crochet spelling out BREAD. It is mounted upon a blue art board and framed in a dark frame. The frame measures roughly 14 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches, rectangular in shape. I found it in an estate sale where many of the lady's work dated from the thirties.
$45 USD Offers ConsideredBattenberg Lace Tablecloth w/Napkins(6)
Collectibles:Textiles:Battenberg Lace Tablecloth With Napkins
This tea/luncheon linen tablecloth is a beautiful shade of blue with white Battenberg lace forming a center diamond and the corners. The blue is close to what I call a French blue, not pale at all. The tablecloth measures 42" square and comes with six napkins. Each napkin measures 11 1/2 inches square. Battenberg lace is tape lace, skillfully folded to make the designs. You will know many who brought it back as souvenirs of European trips. Generally it is not the lace you what you would chose ...
$15 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Embroidered Towel
Collectibles:Textiles:Linen Towel
This is a white towel measuring approximately 38 x 22 and features a 3&1/2 inch blue border with white embroidered daisies. It is made from huck linen. The top edge is turned and hemstitched. It is appropriate to hang over your normal towel to dress the bath. I see no stains, holes or fraying, so the towel is in good condition. Thank you visiting Orphaned Treasures. We are happy to answer your questions, and we hope that you will visit our shop and enjoy.
$12 USDEmbroidered Dresser Scarf
Collectibles:Textiles:Lenin Embroidered:Dresser Scarf:Southern Bell
This is a wonderful oval white dresser scarf with a crocheted edge. At each end is the southern bell in the "over the top" dress. Pink and blue are the colors for our bell. The center scallop section contains pink embroidered flowers and blue French knots among a green branch of leaves. The work is well done, simple, and beautiful. The scarf is made of linen and I see no issues: no stains, fraying or tears. It measures roughly 35 by 13 inches. Thank you for your interest. Please be invited to ...
$5 USDVintage Linen Doily
Collectibles:Textiles:Doily:Linen:Crochet Embroidery:Butterflies
This is a sweet table doily of linen with a crocheted edge. The fabric is embroidered with butterflies and leaf and flower runs. It measure approx. 14 inches in diameter. The linen is white, the crochet is natural. Thank you for your interest. We hope you will tour Orphaned Treasure exclusive to Ruby Lane and enjoy the offerings.
$15 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Hand Towels (pair)
Collectibles:Textiles:Retro Linen Guest Towels
These beautiful towels are very retro. Completely white in color, they feature cutwork lines with blue geometric pieces inserted on one towel; yellow ones on the other. Each is accented with french knots of the color of the geometric. They are made of heavy linen, perhaps blended a bit with cotton. The top and bottoms are turned and hem stitched. The towels measure approx. 24 by 17 inches. I see no tears, stains or the like to report. A beautiful way to dress a guest bath and a good gift idea! ...
$15 USDVintage Hulk Linen Towel
Collectibles:Textiles:Hulk Linen Towel:Crochet Bows
This little towel of hulk linen is a wonderful size for dressing a bath or using across a tea tray. Measuring 26 x 17 inches, it features a crocheted insert about 1 3/4 inches in depth. Bows strung on ribbon make the design. Top and bottom are turned and hemstitched; this is about 3/4 inch. A damask diamond design decorates the entire towel. The edges also have damask borders of swags and bows. The edges are not turned. The towel is all white, with no stains, tears, or holes. It is wonderfully ...
$19 USDEmbroidered Pillowcases
Collectibles:Textiles:Embroidered Pillowcases:Flowers
This is a beautiful hand embroidered set featuring a spring plant of pink, blue, yellow, and lavender flowers. The edging has a slight serpentine scallop and a crocheted border that is white with the outer edge in pink and blue. The last picture is the back of the embroidery work. The pillowcases are white with no stains, tears, or wholes, and the embroidery is well done and I have noticed no issues. They are cotton and standard in size. (29 x 21) Thank you for your interest. We hope you will ...
$19 USDEmbroidered Pillowcases
Collectibles:Textiles:Embroidered Pillowcases:Praying Hands
This is a beautiful hand embroidered set featuring large praying hands flanked by two shades of pink flowers. The edging has a slight serpentine scallop top and a crocheted border that is yellow and green. I think the work is well done. The pillowcases are white with no stains, tears, or wholes, and the embroidery is well done and I have noticed no issues. They are cotton and standard in size. (29 x 21) Thank you for your interest. We hope you will take the time to tour Orphaned Treasures and ...
$19 USDEmbroidered Pillowcases
Collectibles:Textiles:Embroidered Pillowcases:Pink And Blue Sprays
This is a beautiful hand embroidered set featuring tied 3-stem bouquets of dainty pink flowers with two shades of blue leaves. The edging has a slight serpentine scallop and a crocheted border that is white. I think the work is well done and it certainly is clean, crisp and feminine. The pillowcases are white with no stains, tears, or wholes, and the embroidery is well done and I have noticed no issues. They are cotton and standard in size. (29 x 21) Thank you for your interest. We hope you will ...
$19 USDEmbroidered Pillowcases
Collectibles:Textiles:Embroidered Pillowcases:Blue Lavender Flowers
This is a beautiful hand embroidered set featuring large blue flowers surrounded with deep lavender flowers. The edging has a slight serpentine scallop and a dainty crocheted border that is white with shades of lavender. I think the work well done and very beautiful with an old color scheme, but still fresh and crisp. The pillowcases are white with no stains, tears, or wholes, and the embroidery is well done and I have noticed no issues. They are cotton and standard in size. (29 x 21) Thank you ...
$19 USDEmbroidered Pillowcases
Collectibles:Textiles:Pillowcases:Embroidered:Blue Birds
This is a beautiful hand embroidered set featuring large blue birds among coral and pink blossoms on a branch. The pillowcases are white with no stains, tears, or wholes, and the embroidery is well done and I have noticed no issues. They are polyester & cotton blend and standard in size. (29 x 21) Thank you for your interest. We hope you will take the time to tour Orphaned Treasures and enjoy the offerings.
$19 USDEmbroidered Pillowcases
Collectibles:Textiles:Pillowcases:Embroidered:Hearts
This beautifully done pillowcase set features hand embroidered interlocking pink and blue hearts and crocheted border fringe of pink, blue, and white. The top side is serpentine; the bottom side is straight. The soft pink and blues are from an era when "dainty" and "feminine" were popular. The size is standard: 29 x 21. The cases are cotton, white with no stains or yellowing and I see no issues of fraying, tears or wholes. The colors are vibrant and not faded. Thank you for your interest. We are ...
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