Photo by Laura McGuire Ready made monograms began to be available in the early part of the 1900’s. This French “Plumetis Express” is an example of a satin stitch monogram ready to be sewn directly onto a linen item. The appearance of department stores greatly influenced buying habits in the late nineteenth century. White floors, or “Blancs” all had a trousseau counter. At the end of the 1800’s, mail order catalogs became popular and offered a selection that had never been available before. Some of these department stores, for example Le Bon Marche and Printemps continue to offer luxury linens in still demand today. Reference guide “The book of Fine Linen” by Flammarion http://frenchvintagehome.com
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