Tablecloth and napkins believed to be with royal approval

The latest sale of Costume, Accessories & Textiles at Tennants (22% buyer’s premium) in Leyburn included an unusual example of early 20th century Irish linen: a white damask tablecloth and napkins made around the time of the coronation of George V in 1910.

Woven with the words Irish Linen Hand Woven Damask to the edge, the various vignettes included a p…

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