In the 18th century, the term “checked” referred to any number of woven or printed patterns that intersected at right angles, in order to create squares. Checked linens, such as this Medium Blue, White, & Yellow Cross Bar Linen, were used for a variety of purposes, including aprons, shirts, children’s clothing, trousers and linings, and household items such as toweling, bed hangings, and chair coverings. Runaway descriptions and other contemporary writings mention garments such as a "cross bar gown" or check shortgown or jacket.
- This Medium Blue, White, & Yellow Cross Bar Linen is lightweight.
- Suitable for aprons, shirts and children's clothing of the 18th century. 19th century onward, it may be used for dresses, jackets, trousers, waistcoats summer coats and suits.
- 100% Irish Linen, 60 inches wide.
- 5.43 oz per sq yard, 184.11 grams per sq meter
