19thC Italian Swaddling Cloths
I am offering 2 very old swaddling bands for one price here.
As you can see by the photos, condition and quality are contrasted in these pieces.
The first piece is fashioned out of a matelasse or bouti cotton fabric and, save for the few specs in the one photo, is in excellent condition. It measures 6 1/2 inches wide by 9 feet long. It is nicely embellished with floral vines and filigree. It still retains its original tape tie.
The second one, is of a bit more humble fabric and design and was used. It has spots and some faded stains, and one mend. The corded cotton tie may or may not be original to the piece. It is 7 inches wide by 9 feet in length.
These are great textiles for display or craftwork. It is that time of year when the story of top swaddling cloths comes to life in the story of the nativity.
Product code: Top Antique Italian Swaddling Bands for Infant