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
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 and Tan Figural Show Towel with Fringe woven with Rare Giraffes in Pattern, 38" long In Stock 14401 $125.00
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 $65.00
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
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
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
Superb Antique Turkey Red and Blue Fringed White Linen Damask or Jacquard Show Towel Woven with Figural Egyptian Border, 20.5x45" In Stock 24122 $225.00
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_9011item24477sm.jpg Gorgeous Large Unused Antique White Linen Italian Show Towel Embellished with Cutwork Embroidery on Both Ends and Embroidered with a Hearty "Buon Giorno," 29.5x48" In Stock 24477 $180.00
DSC_9377item24497sm.jpg Exquisite Antique Off-White Linen Italian Show Towel Embroidered with "SM" Monogram, 29x44" In Stock 24497 $55.00
DSC_9369item24498sm.jpg Lovely Antique White Linen Italian Show Towel Embroidered with Flowers Entwined with "CF" Monogram, Crocheted Lace Fringe, 29x54.5" In Stock 24498 $55.00
Exquisite Antique Tan "Men and Fish" Damask Linen Show Towel Woven with Red and Turkey Blue, Fringe, Embroidered with 5" high Red "M" Monogram, 20x38" In Stock 24524 $225.00
Spectacular and Large Antique White Linen Italian Show Towel Embroidered with Gorgeous "MS" monogram and Edged with Wide Crocheted Lace, 30x63" In Stock 24658 $78.00
Wonderful and Rare Antique 19th century White Linen Damask Victorian Turkey Red and Slate Blue Fringed Show Towel Woven with Birds and Grapevine motif, In Stock 6709 $95.00
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 Arabesque Damask Show Towel Embroidered with "MCC" monogram, Drawnwork Borders, 28.5x46" In Stock 8351 $65.00
Exceptional Unused Antiqu ecru linen damask show towel woven with Turkey Red and Blue Figural Elf borders, Embroidered with Superb White "K" or "R" Monogram and fringed ends In Stock 8507 $175.00