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A Glorious 19th century Antique Ecru Linen Fringed Tablecloth and Set of 15.5" Napkins with Turkey Red and Blue Geometric Jacquard Weave, Embroidered with Wonderful German Sayings, 69x91" including the 3" Fringe

This superb antique linen tablecloth set is simply exquisite. The napkins are embroidered in blue and red cross stitch with different phrases. Each napkin says something different and the tablecloth has a poem. The talecloth measures 69x91" and the 12 napkins are 14.5x15.5". The condition is excellent. c.20th century.

Stock 22303. $450.

The Tablecloth reads " Dein Haus Sei Deine Welt / In Der Es Dir Gefaullt / Gruess Gott Tritt Ein / Bring Glueck Herein / Sei Froehlich Stets Hab Frohen Muth / Steh Draus Und Drin In Gottes Hut"

The napkin mottos are as follows:

1. Klein Aber Mein

2. Hunger Ist Der Beste Koch

3. Immer Heiter, Gott Hilft Weiter (translates roughly "always cheerful, god helps wider."

4. Ohne Fleiss Kein Preis

5. Getheilt Mahl Doppelt Mahl

6. Eigner Herd Ist Goldes Werth

7. Rast Ich So Rost Ich

8. Erst Besinns Dann Beginns

9. Sich Regen Bringt Segen

10. Mein Nest Ist Das Best

11. Trink Und Iss Gott Nit Vergiss

12. Ein Froh Gesicht Das Best Gericht

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