Antique Linen Bolster Pillowcase, Hand Embroidered Monogram Lace Traversin Cover, Unused Dowry Chest Linen Circa 1900, 45x180 cm

Antique bolster pillowcase (traversin) from a traditional bridal dowry chest, crafted from pure hand-woven linen. The piece features intricate hand embroidery and exquisite handmade lace details. Originating from a bridal dowry circa 1900, this textile has remained unused and stored in a traditional chest for approximately 120 years. The central joining seam is indicative of narrow-loom hand-weaving characteristic of late 19th and early 20th-century European textile production. Details: Period: Circa 1900. Technique and Style: Hand embroidery with an elegant monogram, hemstitch (drawn thread work), handmade lace insert, and wide lace border. Size: Length: 180 cm (70.9 inches), Width: 45 cm (17.7 inches). Material: 100% Antique Linen. Condition: Unused antique condition. The linen is unwashed to document its pristine, unused state. It features visible age-related storage spots, yellowing, and foxing acquired over more than a century of storage. This specimen holds significant interest for collectors of historic textiles and authentic antique home decor.