{"product_id":"set-of-6-antique-french-linen-damask-cloths","title":"Set of 6 Antique French Linen Damask Table Toppers\/ Cabaret Cloths with MD Monogram, c. 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of six antique French linen cabaret cloths, circa 1900, each measuring 79 × 86.5 cm (31 × 34 inches). It is a generous, useful size: the cloths sit well as toppers on a small table or dresser, or as tray cloths for a tea service. Each has a fine plain-weave linen centre with an interlocking double monogram, MD, worked in flat satin stitch, framed by a twin-crescent cartouche with a dotted point de sable ground and acanthus leaf flourishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centre is bordered by a wide woven linen damask band of laurel garlands with scrolling acanthus at the corners, framed by two concentric bands of hand-pulled drawn-thread work, with a tiny needle-woven lace wheel at each corner. The cloths are finished with wide folded hems, neatly mitred corners, and a hemstitched outer edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll six are in excellent, crisp condition. The linen is white and strong across the set, the drawn-thread bands keep their alignment, and I can find no broken bars, fraying, storage stains, thinning or old repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605060084092,"sku":"PTANTLIN02","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/IMG_9515.jpg?v=1792775557","url":"https:\/\/www.penelopetextiles.com\/products\/set-of-6-antique-french-linen-damask-cloths","provider":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}