What is an antimacassar?
A piece of cloth or fabric placed over the headrest or back of a chair or seat to protect the basic fabric material. Used a lot on public transportation and home furnishings as protection or as a decorative motif as pictured. Often knitted or crocheted.
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drmargiem
Really liked the picture of the antimacassar on the sofa. Hahaha
Stephanie Fox
Came in handy when everyone was sporting a Jheri curl. 😀
Tuan Bahardeen
Learnt something new!!
Carol Ann Lapadot-Schell
I guess one could use it to remove their mascara. LOL
Evangeline Phillips
I can't get the picture. My Antimacassar's are either lace trimmed or applicaed on.
Diding Otico
Good it, interesting
Rafi Manory
Please add a few words about the origin of the word
Denise Currie
My Gran always used these and things draped over the arms too
Gold Toy Box
Not a clue?
ninakamwene
No idea
Steven Ernest Scott
Can you believe that some people on an airplane actually use them to put over their eyes as shades for sleeping?!? EWW!
Peter Robertson
Poor answer alright but obviously several have given a good explanation! Mind you,it's still a good question.
Kathryn Cavanagh
fcowell you got there before me, was intending to put the info in as it really is good to know how things came about. Thank you.
Lorrie McGuire
It was named that because it protected the furniture from "Maccassar" hair oil.
Rob Farr
I've been in lots of homes where they are still in use ...
Karin Johansson
Ike Hinlo Caceres, there is no picture.