EXQUISITE FIGURAL TAMBOUR LACE RUNNER & ANTIMACASSAR
This is a stunning set of a long figural runner with florals and baskets in an array of pastel tones on an ecru net backing, with a 3 piece antimacassar set. The runner and 3 pieces are in excellent condition with the net perfect and the runner has two light spots that will easily soak out. (see photos) The runner measures approx. 46 X 12 1/2 in. and the three piece antimacassar 12 X 6 and 2 pieces 11 X 6 in. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An antimacassar is a small cloth placed over the backs or arms of chairs, or the head or cushions of a sofa, to prevent soiling of the permanent fabric.
"The name is attributable to macassar oil, an unguent for the hair commonly used in the early 19th century, the poet Byron called it, "
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thine incomparable oil, Macassar.
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The fashion for oiled hair became so widespread in the Victorian and the Edwardian period that housewives began to cover the arms and backs of their chairs with washable cloths to preserve the fabric coverings from being soiled. Around 1850, these started to be known as antimacassars. They were also installed in theatres, from 1865.
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