Originally Posted by ncredbird
No picture just a description. I have a vintage linen from my MIL's estate. It is made in France, white cotton muslin tube, 8' long and 16.5" wide. It has cotton eyelet lace on both ends and is open (not sewn shut) on the ends (16.5" sides). I originally thought it was a really long pillow case but NOT. I have no idea what this is but am curious. Any ideas? Ann in TN
A long time ago in Europe they used a long "pillow" across the head of the bed, on which they'd rest the individual pillows. Could it be a cover for that long "pillow"? Or, as someone else suggested, to store pillows or a bed cover or blanket in when not in use?