This is a late 19th Century Richelieu table linen in slightly off whIte. It appears to have decked the table on very few occasions and is in excellent order. The cut out work is so typical of the late 19th C. and it was a labour of love to create such beautiful pieces. Most of it has perished because of the intensive use at the time. The piece is framed with small circular pieces which have been "crochet". The main body has 4 cupids and in between are 4 "simulated vases "with floral attributes all achieved in cut out work. The centre has 4 further crochet pieces . PLEASE NOTE: The last two photos show you a small repair and the second photo a small hole which our couturière has secured to avoid the tissue spreading. It hardly shows as there is already so much open cutwork. We have decked the table with dark grey felt under the piece, but of course any colour would be acceptable. Vintage linen have already known a first life and can therefore have slight traces of the past. We select the items in the best possible way, with love and dedication. Honest descriptions and images gives a real vision of the items. The linen that we offer for sale is not new linen, unless specifically mentioned, it is second-hand and old linen. As such it may have already been washed, used or even worn. In spite of the great care we take during the preparation, small imperfections can and may escape us. They do not in any way call into question the unique and rare character of these wonderful pieces. I present you our French Antique linen unwashed, as taken out of the armoire, unless otherwise described . It is all clean, but plan to give it a wash before use. Please be aware of the above before you bid and buy. Thank you for taking this into account