Early whitework hanky with crown monogram circa 1820 Fine early hanky with hand embroidered crown monogram circa early 1800s. This hanky measures 17.5 inches square, the crown monogram denotes nobility over a hand embroidered B. v. R. monogram (Baron von R...) It could have belonged to a man or woman, the fabric feels like silk, hand woven, very fine, light and soft! The edges of the hanky have finely embroidered flowers and leaves with sanding and teeny little cutwork embellishments. Over-all condition of this hanky is very good, there are only a couple small breaks near the monogram that are pictured, I have not washed it so it retains its patina. This was part of the Florence Colgate Speranza collection.
Circa: 1820
Condition: used good
Size: 17.5 inches square
Color: cream
Manufacturer: Europe  

Point de Paris lace dolphin linen coasters Doris Duke Estate 8 handmade Point de Paris lace dolphin pattern and linen coasters circa 1920 Doris Duke estate. These 8 light yellow lace and white linen coasters measure 6 inches in diameter, the patterns are of stylized dolphins, the fine hand embroidery also has a dolphin pattern. One coaster has a small bit of rough edge, the other 7 are in very good to excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them. Doris Duke was an heiress, who was once one of the wealthiest women in the country, these are from her estate.
Circa: 1920
Condition: used very good
Size: 6 inches in diameter
Color: light yellow and white
Country of Origin: FR
Manufacturer: French lace  

8 Point de Paris lace dolphin linen coasters doilies Doris Duke estate 8 handmade Point de Paris lace dolphin pattern and linen coasters doilies circa 1920 Doris Duke estate. These 8 light yellow lace and white linen coasters or doilies measure 9.5 inches in diameter, the patterns are of stylized dolphins, the fine hand embroidery also has a dolphin pattern. One doily has a small hole in the lace, the other 7 are in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them. Doris Duke was an heiress, who was once one of the wealthiest women in the country, these are from her estate.
Circa: 1920
Condition: used very good
Size: 9.5 inches in diameter
Color: light yellow and white
Country of Origin: FR
Manufacturer: French lace  

4 linen dish saucer covers or roll covers 1930 Doris Duke Estate 4 linen dish saucer covers or individual roll covers circa 1930s Doris Duke estate. These white linen covers measure 7 inches in diameter, as you can see in the pics, they open at the back. These covers are in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them. Doris Duke was an heiress, who was once one of the wealthiest women in the country, these are from her estate.
Circa: 1930
Condition: used excellent
Size: 7 inches in diameter
Color: white
Manufacturer: European textile  

3 hand embroidered linen doilies circa 1930 Doris Duke estate 3 hand embroidered linen doilies circa 1930s Doris Duke estate. 2 doilies measure 6 inches in diameter, 1 measures 8 inches square, they are all hand embroidered, very fine needle work. They are all in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them. Doris Duke was an heiress, who was once one of the wealthiest women in the country, these are from her estate.
Circa: 1930
Condition: used excellent
Size: 2 doilies measure 6 inches in diameter, 1 measures 8 inches square
Color: white
Country of Origin: PT
Manufacturer: European textile  

10 handmade white organdy linen doilies Doris Duke estate 10 handmade white organdy and linen doilies circa 1950s Doris Duke estate. These white organdy and linen doilies measure 9.5 inches in diameter, all the stitching is done by hand, the pattern is classic scrolls. 1 doily has a small hole, the other 9 are in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them. Doris Duke was an heiress, who was once one of the wealthiest women in the country, these are from her estate.
Circa: 1950
Condition: used very good
Size: 9.5 inches in diamete
Color: white
Country of Origin: PT
Manufacturer: European textile  

18 HM Point de Paris lace doilies coasters DD mono Doris Duke Esate 18 handmade Point de Paris lace doilies coasters DD monogram circa 1940s Doris Duke estate. These light cream lace doilies measure 7 inches in diameter, the lace is all handmade, the design elements are floral with the Doris Dukes famous double D monogram in the center! 1 doily has a torn edge that can be seen in the picture, one has a small stain on the edge, 1 has a small break at the edge, the rest are all in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed them. Doris Duke was an heiress, who was once one of the wealthiest women in the country, these are from her estate.
Circa: 1940
Condition: used very good
Size: 7 inches in diameter
Color: cream
Country of Origin: FR
Manufacturer: French lace  

Fine linen sheet with Provenance Wanamaker family estate Fine linen sheet with Provenance Wanamaker family estate circa early 1900s. This cream linen sheet measures 80 by 136 inches, the hems are hand stitched with fine little almost invisible stitches, there are 2 rows of drawnwork with HAND wrapped ladders, the turndown is 42 inches long! The hand embroidered monogram reads JW for John Wanamaker, the founder of the Wanamaker stores. Wanamakers was considered the first department store in Philadelphia, they were known for luxury goods, particularly from France. The Wanamaker family was quite wealthy and well known, the linens from the estate were of the finest quality and with the family monogram is truly a fine piece of history! This sheet is in excellent condition, It looks to have been rarely used, the fabric is of the best quality French linen with a cool hand and fluid drape. It will be pure luxury to sleep under!
Circa: 1900
Condition: used excellent
Size: 80 by 136 inches
Color: cream
Country of Origin: FR
Manufacturer: French antique linens  

Armorial damask linen napkins 12 Prov Wanamaker family estate Fine Armorial damask linen napkins 12 Provenance Wanamaker family estate early 1900s. This set of 12 white linen damask napkins measures 27.5 by 28 inches, the hems are stitched by hand with tiny little stitches, the design elements have, centered in the French fashion, a large family crest of 3 eagles in a shield around a star under a knights helmet underneath the shield is the latin Ubique Patriam Reminisci and the name John Wanamaker Jr. the edges of the napkin have a floral pattern. Wanamakers was considered the first department store in Philadelphia, they were known for luxury goods, particularly from France. The Wanamaker family was quite wealthy and well known, the linens from the estate were of the finest quality and with the family monogram is truly a fine piece of history! The napkins are in excellent condition, they appear to have been little used, I have washed and pressed them. The linen is of the highest quality, it has a substantial, soft, silky hand, these are beautiful napkins!
Circa: 1910
Condition: used excellent
Size: 27.5 by 28 inches
Color: white
Country of Origin: FR
Manufacturer: French antique linens  

Armorial damask linen napkins 12 Prov Wanamaker family estate Fine Armorial damask linen napkins 12 Provenance Wanamaker family estate early 1900s. This set of 12 white linen damask napkins measures 27.5 by 28 inches, the hems are stitched by hand with tiny little stitches, the design elements have, centered in the French fashion, a large family crest of 3 eagles in a shield around a star under a knights helmet underneath the shield is the latin Ubique Patriam Reminisci and the name John Wanamaker Jr. the edges of the napkin have a floral pattern. Wanamakers was considered the first department store in Philadelphia, they were known for luxury goods, particularly from France. The Wanamaker family was quite wealthy and well known, the linens from the estate were of the finest quality and with the family monogram is truly a fine piece of history! The napkins are in excellent condition, they appear to have been little used, I have washed and pressed them. The linen is of the highest quality, it has a substantial, soft, silky hand, these are beautiful napkins!
Circa: 1910
Condition: used excellent
Size: 27.5 by 28 inches
Color: white
Country of Origin: FR
Manufacturer: French antique linens