In my constant search for antique fabrics I sometimes come across real treasures, as in this case.
A trunk from an ancient villa that contained the personal trousseau of Angiolina, a noblewoman who lived at the end of the 19th century.
A real discovery, so many beautiful and perfectly preserved pieces, thanks to the fact that they were forgotten for over a century inside this trunk.
Precious garments that tell us about another era, other lives, industrious hands that embroidered and sewed.
In addition to personal items, there were also bed and bathroom linens.
These two embroidered pillowcases are beautiful. Made with a beautiful light loom-woven linen and enriched with lace. Both have Angiolina's initials in white.
Even at both ends the same beautiful lace.
Instead of buttons, ribbons to close them like a bag. One pillowcase has a shorter lace, which can be changed if necessary.
The maximum usable size is 65x47 cm.
The pillowcases have been carefully washed but I did not want to insist on some small stains that they have in some places, because they are very old and must be respected and loved for what they are. These are not defects but small evidence of the age of this set.
You can machine wash them on a gentle cycle or by hand, with mild soap. Air dry them and do not spin.
