April 22, 2024
2 QUALITY ANTIQUE HUCKABACK IRISH LINEN DAMASK LARGE TOWELS BORDER OF ROSES VGC
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2 ANTIQUE HUCKABACK IRISH LINEN DAMASK TOWELS WITH ROSE BORDER. WONDERFUL QUALITY TOWELS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, HAS LAUNDERY NUMBER IN CORNER. THESE TOWELS WERE USED BEFORE THE INTRODUCTION OF TERRY TOWELS AND ARE LIGHTWEIGHT WITH A HIGH OBSORBANCY AND STIMULATE THE SKIN. EACH TOWEL HAS A VERY PRETTY BORDER OF ROSES AND BUDS, PLEASE VIEW DETAIL IN PICTURES. WOULD LOOK GREAT ON DISPLAY IN YOUR BATHROOM AND OF COURSE USEFUL TOO. Huckaback weave is characterised by its 'honeycomb' texture and has been used since the Middle Ages. It's purpose is to add greater volume to linen fabric, thus enhancing its drying abilities. Interestingly, huckaback towels pre-date our modern terry cloth towels, which made their debut in the late 19th century. WONDERFUL ANTIQUE LINEN, SUPERB QUALITY . PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER MATCHING ROSES HUCKABACK TOWEL AND SAVE ON POSTAGE. Item Photos - eBay picture hosting
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