This lovely French Alencon lace tablecloth dates from the 1920's and is an antique white color. This skillfully made cherished piece is a wonderful example of Machine lace by Leavers mill. The outline is put in by the machine embroidered onto a machine net. It is much closer in design and construction to Normandy Blonde bobbin lace, although it is a machine version.
Background is crisp, excellent quality pure cotton with many lovely machine-made lacy elements. There's hand appliqued cordonnet cording to outline each and every design.
These opulent tablecloths are reminiscent of a very grand and regal period in linens.

CONDITION:
The condition is excellent, with no stains, no holes, no damage and no repairs, and sturdy, ready for table use.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS:
This Alencon lace tablecloth measures a generous approx. 109'' x 72".

These French Alencon lace tablecloths of this size and quality are few and far between and this one is a real beauty!

Our antique textiles are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. We do not launder or dryclean unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots.

Our descriptions are true and accurate to the best of our ability. We try to observe and report every defect that we are aware of to give the buyer an accurate description but to mention every single minor blemish is laborious and unnecessary. As condition and description is largely based on personal opinion, we ask that you look at the numerous photos carefully and decide the rating and pattern if applicable of this item for yourself.

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