This charming French sheet, dating from around 1900, is a beautiful blend of cotton and linen—smooth, cool, and wonderfully breathable. What makes it truly special is its delicate embroidery in a soft, dusty pink, a colour that feels gentle and romantic, like faded rose petals. The initials GG are stitched in a classic decorative monogram style, while the rest of the sheet features intricate open-work squares and hand-sewn detailing that speak of many quiet hours spent needle in hand.
Sheets like this were often prepared for a bride’s trousseau, their fine details meant to bring beauty and pride to the new home she would build. Embroidery in pale pink was especially popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, symbolising tenderness and affection. Each carefully worked square and each looped stitch was a small expression of care—functional, yes, but also a way of adding grace to everyday life.
This sheet is generously sized for a king bed, offering both comfort and a touch of French countryside elegance. The cotton–linen blend gives it a soft drape and a natural weight, perfect as a summer coverlet or as an extra layer in cooler months. The open-work embroidery adds texture and lightness, catching the air in a lovely, subtle way.
Bringing this sheet into your home is like adding a whisper of old-world charm to your slow-living space. It carries a quiet romance, a softness of colour and craft, reminding us that even the simplest daily rituals—making a bed, airing linens, folding them away—can be moments of beauty when surrounded by things made with care.
Material: linen and cotton
Size(cm): W199 L295
Condition: Exceptionally good condition for its age, with a graceful, time-softened character.
This charming French sheet, dating from around 1900, is a beautiful blend of cotton and linen—smooth, cool, and wonderfully breathable. What makes it truly special is its delicate embroidery in a soft, dusty pink, a colour that feels gentle and romantic, like faded rose petals. The initials GG are stitched in a classic decorative monogram style, while the rest of the sheet features intricate open-work squares and hand-sewn detailing that speak of many quiet hours spent needle in hand.
Sheets like this were often prepared for a bride’s trousseau, their fine details meant to bring beauty and pride to the new home she would build. Embroidery in pale pink was especially popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, symbolising tenderness and affection. Each carefully worked square and each looped stitch was a small expression of care—functional, yes, but also a way of adding grace to everyday life.
This sheet is generously sized for a king bed, offering both comfort and a touch of French countryside elegance. The cotton–linen blend gives it a soft drape and a natural weight, perfect as a summer coverlet or as an extra layer in cooler months. The open-work embroidery adds texture and lightness, catching the air in a lovely, subtle way.
Bringing this sheet into your home is like adding a whisper of old-world charm to your slow-living space. It carries a quiet romance, a softness of colour and craft, reminding us that even the simplest daily rituals—making a bed, airing linens, folding them away—can be moments of beauty when surrounded by things made with care.
Material: linen and cotton
Size(cm): W199 L295
Condition: Exceptionally good condition for its age, with a graceful, time-softened character.
