Type: Tablecloth
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Production Technique: Hand embroidered / hand stitched
Style: Traditional / Vintage Linen
Date of Creation: 1957
Features: Hand embroidered, monogrammed, unused vintage linen
Subject: Traditional decorative motifs with monogram
Region of Origin: Ireland
Material: Irish linen
Size: Approx. 87 cm × 87 cm
A beautiful vintage hand embroidered Irish linen tablecloth, carefully crafted and dated 1957, and made for someone with the monogram “M B.”
This charming piece features a delicate arrangement of embroidered motifs framed within decorative panels. The designs include small traditional symbols stitched in soft blue thread, surrounded by elegant openwork and classic linen needlework techniques.
The cloth is made from fine Irish linen, widely regarded as one of the finest textile materials produced in Europe. The subtle cream tone combined with the blue embroidery gives the piece a wonderfully timeless mid-century elegance.
Despite its age, this tablecloth appears never to have been used and has been carefully stored for many decades. It remains beautifully preserved and would make a wonderful addition to a traditional table setting, vintage interior, or linen collection.
Pieces like this were often made as wedding gifts, dowry items, or special household linens, and the personal monogram adds a lovely historical touch.
Irish linen has been produced for centuries and became one of Ireland’s most famous textile exports, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Linen made in Ireland was highly prized for its durability, smooth texture, and beautiful natural sheen.
Hand embroidered linens such as this were commonly produced in the first half of the 20th century, often by skilled needleworkers who created decorative household pieces for special occasions. Monograms were frequently added to personalise items for the original owner.
By the 1950s, pieces like this were often given as wedding gifts or heirloom household linens, intended to be cherished and passed down through generations.
Irish linen is made from flax fibres, and the climate of Ireland proved ideal for processing flax into exceptionally fine thread. At one time, Irish linen was considered the highest quality linen in the world, and was exported globally for luxury textiles.
Approx. 87 cm × 87 cm
Excellent vintage condition.
• Appears unused
• No damage observed
• No staining or discolouration noted
• No wear visible
• Stored carefully for many years
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