Turkey Red or Redwork

Antique and Vintage Items featuring the red color known as Redwork or Turkey Red. It is reportedly the first colorfast red dye that became widely available c.1850 and it supposedly originated in Turkey. (hence the name!) The color was quite popular during the entire last half of the 19th century and has also has resurgences of popularity periodically ever since. No wonder! red and white are a fresh and classic color combination! Examples include dyed red damasks, whites embroidered with red thread and jacquards woven with red along with white and other colors.

  Description Status Item# Price
DSC_7185item24089sm.jpg Splendid Turkey Red Antique Fringed Show Towel, Superb Unused German Ecru Linen Damask Towel Woven with Geometric Borders and Tulips, 19.5x42" In Stock 00339 $150.00
DSC_7185item24089sm.jpg Splendid Turkey Red Antique Fringed Show Towel, Superb Unused German Ecru Linen Damask Towel Woven with Geometric Borders and Tulips, 19.5x42" In Stock 00340 $150.00
Simple and Charming Pair of White Cotton Antique Single Layer Pillow Shams Embroidered with Turkey Red Vines, 30x32" In Stock 01348 $65.00
4988item02695sm.jpg Beautiful Unused Antique Turkey Red and White Linen Runner Woven with Windowpane Checks and Edged with Hairpin Lace, 45x22" In Stock 02695 $95.00
Wonderful and Rare Antique 19th century White Linen Damask Victorian Turkey Red and Slate Blue Fringed Show Towel Woven with Birds and Grapevine motif, 22x36" In Stock 06709 $65.00
Magnificent Unused Linen Damask Antique Fringed Show Towel woven with Turkey Red and Blue Figural Elf Figures (or Gnomes) in the Borders, Embroidered with Superb White "K" or "R" Monogram, 20.5x42" incl. 3.5" fringe In Stock 08507 $175.00
DSC_7558item9010sm.jpg Superb Unused Tan, ecru and taupe Linen Damask Antique Fringed Victorian Tablecloth woven with a Series of Geometric Roundels and Turkey Red Borders, 56x87" In Stock 09010 $595.00
A Superb and Rare Antique White Cotton Pillow Sham Embroidered with Turkey Red Work and Gold Work Double Eagle, 28x30" In Stock 09866 $110.00
DSC_2503item10281sm.jpg Substantial, Large and Heavy Antique Unbleached Ecru Linen Sheet Embroidered in Turkey Red Thread with "DM" monogram In Stock 10281 $950.00
Exceptional and Large Antique Linen Sheet Embroidered with Turkey Red "CC" monogram, 80.5x131" In Stock 11314 $275.00
Superb Antique Victorian Turkey Red Crepe Linen Damask Fringed "Splasher" or Protector, 17x27" In Stock 11322 $34.00
Superb Antique Turkey Red and Tan Damask Tablecloth Woven with Deer Medallion, Fringe, 58" x 105" including 3" Fringe In Stock 14397 $895.00
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
Superb and Rare Unused Antique Jacquard Turkey Red and Tan Figural Show Towel with Fringe woven with Rare Giraffe Pattern! 38" long In Stock 14402 $125.00
0232vitem15078sm.jpg No rest for the weary woman! Rustic and Whimsical Pair of White Cotton Antique Layover Pillow Shams Embroidered in Turkey Red with a Broom Woman Sweeping and Courting Couples In Stock 15078 $68.00
0058item15412sm.jpg Spectacular Large and Heavy Italian Homespun Linen Antique Towel Edged with Wide Crocheted Lace and Cross Stitch Embroidered in Turkey Red with "TB" monogram and Little Prancing Dog, 60" long In Stock 15412 $185.00
Superb Cream Linen Antique Homespun Towel or Runner Embroidered with Turkey Red and Blue Tulip Border and Overlapping "CM"or "MC" Monogram, 17x70.5" In Stock 16165 $135.00
0145item16845.jpg A Gorgeous Antique 14" Centerpiece Embroidered with Turkey Redwork Maple Leaves In Stock 16845 $25.00
Superb and Rare Antique Cotton Jacquard/Damask Black, Tan, Cream and Turkey Red Tablecloth with Fringe and Acorn and Oakleaf Checkerboard Pattern, 56x60" In Stock 17200 $550.00
DSC_0674item17201.jpg Exceptional and Rare Antique 19th century Jacquard / Damask Turkey Red and Black Tablecloth woven with Greek Key and Berry Sprig Borders, 56x78" In Stock 17201 $550.00
Wonderful Pair of Antique Single Layer "Layover" Pillow Shams Embroidered with Turkey Red Birds and Pintucks, 25x26" In Stock 18691 $110.00
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_2360item20494.jpg A Superb Unused Antique Linen Kitchen Towel with Woven Tone-on-Tone Borders Embroidered with Turkey Red "JS" monogram In Stock 20494 $36.00
DSC_5418item20994.jpg A Superb Antique White Linen Jacquard 15x30" Splasher with Turkey Redwork and Gold Embroidered Design In Stock 20994 $36.00
DSC_8135item21088.jpg Spectacular and Charming Antique White Cotton 28x25" Layover Sham Embroidered with Turkey Redwork Floral Design In Stock 21088 $10.00
DSC_3094item21515.jpg A Superb Antique 19th century Fringed White Linen Jacquard Tray Cloth Embroidered with Turkey Red Strawberries, 24x15" In Stock 21515 $35.00
Wonderful Pair of White Cotton Antique Pillow Shams Embroidered with Birds in Turkey Red Thread, with Red Lace Edging, 29x33" In Stock 22054 $165.00
DSC_6857item23199sm.jpg Superb Oatmeal-White Linen Antique French Towel Woven with Two Red Stripes and Embroidered with Cross Stitched Turkey Red "YG" monogram, 22x28" In Stock 23199 $38.00
DSC_6797item22221.jpg Four Superb and Rare Antique White Linen Damask Napkins with Turkey Red Sealife Scene, Crayfish / Lobster inside Seashell, Red Borders and Wispy Fringe, 12.5" Imperfect but Amazing In Stock 22221 $100.00
DSC_8812item22303.jpg 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 In Stock 22303 $750.00
DSC_7678item23012.jpg Superb 19th century Antique Homespun Linen Sheet or Bedspread Embroidered with Turkey Red and Blue "CO 8" monogram, 88x82" In Stock 23012 $185.00
DSC_6857item23199sm.jpg Superb Oatmeal-White Linen Antique French Towel Woven with Two Red Stripes and Embroidered with Cross Stitched Turkey Red "YG" monogram, 22x28" In Stock 22209 $38.00
DSC_4749item23301.jpg Lovely Antique White Cotton Layover Pillow Sham Embroidered with Turkey Red Chrysanthemum Flowers, 28" In Stock 23301 $28.00
DSC_6187item23355sm.jpg Wonderful Vintage French White Cotton Terrycloth Towel with Fringe Embroidered with Turkey Red "MD" monogram, 24x42 " In Stock 23355 $46.00
DSC_6187item23356sm.jpg Wonderful Vintage French White Cotton Terrycloth Towel with Fringe Embroidered with Turkey Red "MD" monogram, 24x42 " In Stock 23356 $46.00
DSC_6187item23357sm.jpg Wonderful Vintage French White Cotton Terrycloth Towel with Fringe Embroidered with Turkey Red "MD" monogram, 24x42 " In Stock 23357 $46.00
DSC_4640item23720sm.jpg A Superb White Linen Damask Antique Octagonal Fringed Doily Embroidered with Turkey Red Design, 11" In Stock 23720 $16.00
Imperfect but Ancient and Gorgeous Antique White Linen Pillowcase Embroidered with Turkey Red Medallion and "SAC" monogram, 25x16.5" In Stock 24080 $48.00
Superb Antique Jacquard Turkey Red Figural Show Towel with Fringe, Woven with Heron Eating Frog, 19.5x42" including fringe In Stock 24088 $125.00
DSC_7185item24089sm.jpg Splendid Turkey Red Antique Fringed Show Towel, Superb Unused German Ecru Linen Damask Towel Woven with Geometric Borders and Tulips, 19.5x42" In Stock 24089 $150.00
DSC_7185item24089sm.jpg Splendid Turkey Red Antique Fringed Show Towel, Superb Unused German Ecru Linen Damask Towel Woven with Geometric Borders and Tulips, 19.5x42" In Stock 24090 $150.00
Imperfect but Ancient and Gorgeous Antique White Linen Pillowcase Embroidered with Turkey Red Wheat Medallion and "MAC" monogram, 15.5x20" In Stock 24101 $48.00
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
Wonderful Antique White Cotton Runner Embroidered with Turkey Red Floral Design, Edged with 2" Knitted Lace 16x55" In Stock 24145 $18.00
DSC_3913item24169sm.jpg Gorgeous Unused Vintage Dutch White Linen Kitchen Towel or Runner Embroidered with Turkey Red Cross Stitched "EF" Monogram, 19.25x41.5" In Stock 24169 $38.00
Gorgeous Unused Vintage Dutch White Linen Kitchen Towel or Runner Embroidered with Turkey Red Cross Stitched "EF" Monogram, 19.25x41.5" In Stock 24170 $38.00
Gorgeous Unused Vintage Dutch White Linen Kitchen Towel or Runner Embroidered with Turkey Red Cross Stitched "EF" Monogram, 19.25x41.5" In Stock 24171 $38.00
Gorgeous Unused Vintage Dutch White Linen Kitchen Towel or Runner Embroidered with Turkey Red Cross Stitched "EF" Monogram, 19.25x41.5" In Stock 24172 $38.00
DSC_5539item24204sm.jpg Wonderful Antique French Tan Linen Kitchen Towel with Turkey Red Stripes Embroidered with Small Turkey Red "PB" Monogram, 26.5x32" In Stock 24204 $36.00
DSC_5539item24206sm.jpg Wonderful Antique French Tan Linen Kitchen Towel with Turkey Red Stripes Embroidered with Small Turkey Red "PB" Monogram, 26.5x32" In Stock 24206 $36.00
DSC_5539item24207sm.jpg Wonderful Antique French Tan Linen Kitchen Towel with Turkey Red Stripes Embroidered with Small Turkey Red "PB" Monogram, 26.5x32" In Stock 24207 $36.00
Lovely Antique White Cotton Bedspread Embroidered with Turkey Red Flowers and Birds and Edged with a Double Layer of Sheer machine-made Embroidered Eyelet and Whitework Lace Borders, 100x79.5" In Stock 24486 $125.00
Superb Unused Antique Turkey Red and Ecru Linen Damask Tablecloth Woven with Art Nouveau Pattern, 4.5" Fringe, 64x69" In Stock 24508 $895.00
Exquisite Unused Antique Tan "Birds and Fountains" Damask Linen Show Towel Embroidered with Red and Turkey Blue "CG" monogram, Fringe, 24.75x60" Sold 24521 $225.00
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
Wonderful and Large Antique French Soft White Linen Mix Sheet Embroidered with Cross Stitched Turkey Red "RV" Monogram, 87x129.5" In Stock 24741 $250.00
Gorgeous Antique White Linen Damask Fringed Show Towel Embroidered with Colorful Striped White, Turkey Red and Blue "FP" Monogram, 54" long including fringe In Stock 24761 $75.00
Gorgeous Antique White Linen Fringed Show Towel woven with Turkey Red Borders, 23.5x44" In Stock 25013 $36.00
Gorgeous Antique White Cotton Drawnwork Runner Embroidered with Turkey Red Chrysanthemum Flowers, 18x26" In Stock 25054 $15.00
Lovely, but slightly worn, Set of Five White Linen Antique Fringed Coasters Embroidered with Society Silk Designs, One Turkey red, 6" In Stock 25178 $14.00