Antique Hand Embroidered Bed Cover 104x78" – Flower Basket Butterflies – Heirloom Textile Art
Exquisite Late 19th / Early 20th Century Hand-Embroidered Bed Cover
This magnificent antique bed cover showcases exceptional hand embroidery depicting a romantic floral basket motif surrounded by delicate butterflies and bees. A blue ribbon-tied basket overflows with colorful blossoms—pinks, yellows, lavenders, and blues—expertly stitched on fine taupe linen with a woven geometric pattern and elegant border bands.
A true example of refined Victorian/Edwardian craftsmanship, this textile was likely created as a decorative bedspread or coverlet for a formal bedroom, reflecting the artistry and domestic skill of its era.
Product Details:
Size: Approximately 104" x 78" (fits a large or full-size bed)
Age: Late 19th to early 20th century
Material: Fine taupe/ecru linen with subtle woven geometric texture
Design: Central embroidered flower basket with blue ribbon bow, surrounded by butterflies, bees, and corner floral sprays
Embroidery Colors: Multicolor silk or cotton threads — pink, yellow, lavender, blue, green, and cream
Border: Decorative woven Greek key–style bands
Technique: Hand embroidery — satin stitch, stem stitch, French knots
Style/Origin: Victorian–Edwardian, likely French or European
Condition:
Good antique condition. The embroidery remains beautifully detailed . The linen exhibits overall discoloration, staining, and general wear consistent with age. Fabric may have thinning or fragile areas due to use and time. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition .
Perfect For:
Collectors of antique textiles or Victorian linens
Restoration or conservation projects
Display or framing as textile art
Study of historical embroidery techniques
Repurposing into decorative pillows or smaller pieces
Museum-quality collections
A Remarkable Antique Textile
Despite its wear, this piece retains its romantic charm and showcases the meticulous handwork typical of fine European linens from the late 1800s to early 1900s. A truly beautiful example of antique embroidery artistry and domestic luxury from a bygone era.
Exquisite Late 19th / Early 20th Century Hand-Embroidered Bed Cover
This magnificent antique bed cover showcases exceptional hand embroidery depicting a romantic floral basket motif surrounded by delicate butterflies and bees. A blue ribbon-tied basket overflows with colorful blossoms—pinks, yellows, lavenders, and blues—expertly stitched on fine taupe linen with a woven geometric pattern and elegant border bands.
A true example of refined Victorian/Edwardian craftsmanship, this textile was likely created as a decorative bedspread or coverlet for a formal bedroom, reflecting the artistry and domestic skill of its era.
Product Details:
Size: Approximately 104" x 78" (fits a large or full-size bed)
Age: Late 19th to early 20th century
Material: Fine taupe/ecru linen with subtle woven geometric texture
Design: Central embroidered flower basket with blue ribbon bow, surrounded by butterflies, bees, and corner floral sprays
Embroidery Colors: Multicolor silk or cotton threads — pink, yellow, lavender, blue, green, and cream
Border: Decorative woven Greek key–style bands
Technique: Hand embroidery — satin stitch, stem stitch, French knots
Style/Origin: Victorian–Edwardian, likely French or European
Condition:
Good antique condition. The embroidery remains beautifully detailed . The linen exhibits overall discoloration, staining, and general wear consistent with age. Fabric may have thinning or fragile areas due to use and time. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition .
Perfect For:
Collectors of antique textiles or Victorian linens
Restoration or conservation projects
Display or framing as textile art
Study of historical embroidery techniques
Repurposing into decorative pillows or smaller pieces
Museum-quality collections
A Remarkable Antique Textile
Despite its wear, this piece retains its romantic charm and showcases the meticulous handwork typical of fine European linens from the late 1800s to early 1900s. A truly beautiful example of antique embroidery artistry and domestic luxury from a bygone era.
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