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Vintage World War I era French “Sweetheart” souvenir pillow cover featuring patriotic flag embroidery. These silk textiles were commonly produced in France during the 1910s as keepsakes associated with soldiers and wartime remembrance. Beautifully embroidered. • Approximate era: c.1910s (WWI period)
• Origin: French souvenir textile
• Material: Silk (with embroidered design)
• Design: Patriotic motif with flags and decorative script
• Size: 16” fabric square with about 3” lace trim
• Unframed / textile onlyShows age-related wear consistent with vintage textiles, including visible staining and discoloration (see photos). No major structural tears observed, but fabric is delicate and lace trim has torn as shown in pictures.WWI “Sweetheart” items were often purchased or sent home as mementos during the war, making them collectible historical textiles today.
