Antique French Nightshirt 19th Century Linen orders Hemp Creamy White Hand Stitched and Monogramed Country Rural Farmhouse Style Clothing Primitive
Antique French Nightshirt 19th Century Linen orders Hemp Creamy White Hand Stitched and Monogramed Country Rural Farmhouse Style Clothing Primitive, An intriguing example of rural French clothing of the 19th century This large.
Product code: Antique French Nightshirt 19th Century Linen orders Hemp Creamy White Hand Stitched and Monogramed Country Rural Farmhouse Style Clothing Primitive
An intriguing example of rural French clothing of the 19th century. This large size nightshirt shows off it's humble status orders through the many careful patches and repairs, reflecting the challenges of farm life and the need to preserve what was on hand. The monogram indicates a pride of ownership, and the large size an owner of ample proportions.
40 inches tall and 24 inches wide.
It is a simple, hand stitched masterpiece that we "bought off" a wiry old Frenchman here in piedmont North Carolina.