Help with old tablecloth

[Christine Smith]

Hi, I acquired this German linen tablecloth from my mother few years ago. I'm trying to find out if this is a printed linen fabric for embroidering or not. The fabric is very stiff. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

Yours is a finished product, not meant for embroidery.

Items stamped for home embroidery or cross stitch were generally stamped in blue or black ink with line drawing.
For example:

 

[Christine Smith]

Yours is a finished product, not meant for embroidery.

Items stamped for home embroidery or cross stitch were generally stamped in blue or black ink with line drawing.
For example:

Thank you very much. I wondered because it looks like it needs some colour...lol.

 

[Midge]

I agree - printed as is. Printed to be embroidered would look different.