Unique Antique Baptismal Sheet - Hand Embroidered Christian Symbols & Initials "CM"
Category: Home & Living > Kitchen & Dining > Linens > Tablecloths (Alternative: Weddings > Accessories)
Brand: Spanish Artisanal / Family Heirloom
Era: Mid-20th Century (approx. 1940s-1950s)
Materials: Fine Batiste Cotton, Cotton Lace, Silk Embroidery Thread, Hemstitch
Dimensions: 155 cm x 85 cm
Condition: Pristine antique condition. No stains, no tears, no holes. Very well preserved.
Description:
This is a rare and exquisitely preserved antique baptismal sheet (sábana de bautizo), handcrafted in Spain. Made from high-quality, lightweight batiste cotton, it features a masterfully hand-embroidered central composition including Christian attributes, ears of wheat (symbolizing the Eucharist), and delicate floral motifs.
The center also features the hand-embroidered initials "CM". The entire perimeter (all 4 sides) is trimmed with delicate cotton lace and decorated with traditional handmade hemstitching (merezhka).
Its large size and immaculate condition make it a museum-quality piece, perfect for a modern christening ceremony or as a cornerstone of a textile collection.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.