100% linen, 60" wide
The blue in extant samples of 18th and early 19th century blue and white linens very in color from very light shades to almost black. They were commonly used for women's petticoats, jackets, and gowns. Men's waistcoats and shirts as well as an occasional lining were also made of blue and white stripe linen. In the 1772 New York Journal, an ad included "Run away . . . a German servant girl . . . speaks Low Dutch and French . . . had on . . . blue and white striped jacket" as cited in Wenches, Wives and Servant Girls. White 35/2 linen thread for hand sewing and white 1" cotton twill tape would work well for this material. Matching tape is often used for binding petticoats and bedgowns.
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This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 08 June, 2010.
