Show Towels

Fancy Fringed Antique Show Towels

These fabulous antique "Show" Towels were often used for show or, in other words, to "show off!" Almost everyone knew not to use them; they were made for display. Today, they make incredible pillows, runners, window treatments or wonderful backdrops for layering. They are magnificent textiles in their own right.

  Description Status Item# Price
Beautiful Vintage White Linen Damask Fringed Show Towel Woven with Laurel Greek Key Border, 28x36" In Stock 00221 $36.00
Gorgeous 19th Century Antique White Linen Show Towel woven with Rare Yellow Damask Band / Border and Fringed ends, 21x42" Sold 0195 $36.00
Superb Large Antique White Metis Jacquard or Damask Show Towel with Exquisite hand-knotted fringe. 56" long, c. 1860s. In Stock 0526 $75.00
Gorgeous Antique White Linen Damask Fringed Show Towel woven with Art Deco Dots and Swirls, 20x38" In Stock 10150 $26.00
A Superb and Large Antique White Linen Show Towel / Table Runner with Crocheted Lace Edges, 30x72" In Stock 12137 $44.00
DSC_2251item14401sm.jpg Superb and Rare Unused Antique Jacquard Turkey Red Figural Show Towel with Fringe woven with Giraffes! 38" long In Stock 14401 $125.00
DSC_1731item15997.jpg Gorgeous Long and Large Handwoven Antique Italian Linen Fringed Long Show Towel with Turkey Red "CP" monogram, 26x58" In Stock 15997 $55.00
0234item16119-16120.jpg Wonderful Vintage Fringed Show Towel Embroidered with Turkey Red "MO" Monogram, 18x44" In Stock 16119 $30.00
DSC_1742item16121.jpg Gorgeous Vintage Fringed Modern Show Towel with Turkey Red and Green Embroidery, 17x40" In Stock 16121 $18.00
0199item16940.jpg Gorgeous Antique Linen Jacquard Fringed Show Towel, Wonderful Woven Apple Fruit Pattern, c.1880s , 18x38" In Stock 16940 $28.00
0202item16941.jpg Gorgeous Antique Linen Jacquard Fringed Show Towel, Beautiful Pattern, c.1880s 21x40" In Stock 16941 $28.00
0119item17688.jpg Spectacular Antique White Linen "Rembrance" Italian Show Towel Embroidered with "Ricordo" and "MS" monogram and Edged with Wide Crochet Lace, 26.5x56" In Stock 17688 $75.00
0855item18923-18924.jpg A Spectacular Vintage Fringed Show Towel Embroidered in Coral and Blue, 20x60" In Stock 18923 $46.00
0855item18923-18924.jpg A Spectacular Vintage Fringed Show Towel Embroidered in Coral and Blue, 20x60" In Stock 18924 $46.00
DSC_2580item20471.jpg A Superb Unused Antique Show Towel with Turkey Red and Navy Blue Colored Borders, Long Fringe, 22x44" In Stock 20471 $125.00
DSC_5450item21000.jpg An Extraordinary Antique Long White Linen Jacquard Show Towel with Intricate Knotted Fringe, 33x56" In Stock 21000 $55.00
DSC_3964item23020.jpg A Superb Antique White Linen Damask Fringed Show Towel Woven with Egyptian Revival Figural Pattern, Scarabs, 20x41.5" In Stock 23020 $68.00
DSC_3949item23021.jpg A Superb Large Antique Plain Off-White Linen Fringed Show Towel, 27x58" In Stock 23021 $60.00
A Superb Antique White Linen Damask Show Towel woven with Fleur De Lys Pattern, fringe, 22x37" Sold 23180 $36.00
DSC_9686item23792.jpg Imperfect but Gorgeous Antique White Linen Damask Fringed Show Towel, 21x46.5" Sold 23792 $18.00
DSC_1368it23857-23858-23859sm.jpg Superb Unused Antique White Linen Damask Fringed Show Towel Woven with Blue Floral Borders and Embroidered with Small "A. de V.S." Monogram, 18.5x40", THREE are Available In Stock 23857 $78.00
DSC_1368it23857-23858-23859sm.jpg Superb Unused Antique White Linen Damask Fringed Show Towel Woven with Blue Floral Borders and Embroidered with Small "A. de V.S." Monogram, 18.5x40" In Stock 23858 $78.00
DSC_1368it23857-23858-23859sm.jpg Superb Unused Antique White Linen Damask Fringed Show Towel Woven with Blue Floral Borders and Embroidered with Small "A. de V.S." Monogram, 18.5x40" In Stock 23859 $78.00
Superb Unused Antique White Linen Damask Fringed Show Towel Woven with Turkey Red Geometric Borders and Embroidered with Small Red "A. de V.S." Monogram, 20x39" In Stock 23861 $78.00
Superb Unused Antique White Linen Damask Fringed Show Towel Woven with Turkey Red Geometric Borders and Embroidered with Small Red "A. de V.S." Monogram, 20x39" In Stock 23862 $78.00
Exceptiional Unused Antique White Linen Damask Fringed Show Towel Woven with Floral Borders and Embroidered with Two Women Chatting with Jug and Flowers, 25x58" In Stock 23867 $150.00
Superb Unused Antique Off-White Linen Damask Show Towel Embroidered with Large "S" or "B" Monogram and Tatting, 20.5x43" In Stock 23878 $55.00
Superb Antique Turkey Red Fringed White Linen Damask or Jacquard Show Towel Embroidered with "R" monogram, 22x44.5" including 4" of fringe In Stock 24121 $175.00
Spectacular, but Imperfect, Antique White Linen Damask Show Towel woven with Pollyanna Girl Holding Rolling Hoop and Turkey Red Borders, 19.5x37" In Stock 24178 $20.00
DSC_2921item6983sm.jpg Superb Unused Victorian Fringed Damask Show Towel woven with Rare Yellow Borders Embroidered with "B" monogram, 24x48" Sold 6983 $88.00
Superb antique White Linen Arabesque Damask Show Towel Embroidered with "MCC" monogram, Drawnwork Borders, 28.5x46" In Stock 8351 $65.00
Superb antique White Linen Oak Leaf and Acorn Damask Show Towel Embroidered with "MCC" monogram, 28.5x36" Sold 8352 $65.00
Spectacular Large Antique White Linen Damask Show Towel Embroidered in Silk with Turkey Red, White and Pink Ribbon and Rosebud Borders, 28.5x48.5" In Stock 9884 $195.00