Antique French large damask linen monogram embroidered napkins set of 6

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A set of six large and beautiful damask napkins or serviettes, embroidered with the initials possibly V J intertwined. This monogram is beautiful as a pattern and the initials can be interpreted differently, for example the J could be read as a T.
The background to the monogram is a silk thread woven pattern of birds carrying a twig in their beaks, and large blowsy flowers, perhaps sunflowers, with ivy. The monogram is hand stitched in raised threads, very beautiful.
I am not a vintage textile expert, but I believe the fabric is linen or metis (linen and cotton mix) and the threads of the damask pattern have a satin sheen so they may be silk.
The set of six napkins is in good but used condition, there is a slight variation in colour due to the methods of washing employed over the years, I think a good boil wash would improve the look of these. There are also numerous marks, stains or signs of wear on these antique French linens but they are useable and look amazing in candlelight at Christmas. Please check the photos for condition details. The size of each napkin is approx 85 x 71 cm.
These items are probably part of a trousseau and most likely date from the early years of the Twentieth Century.

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