TABLECLOTH
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The tablecloth is rectangular with a deep edging of fine filet lace with large vases of flowers at the corners and confronted peacocks with a vase between at the short ends. Cream colored linen at the center is decorated with white embroidery and cutwork, with large inset medallions of Burano needle lace at each corner in a design of naturalistic bouquets.
- Object name:
- TABLECLOTH
- Made from:
- Linen
- Made in:
- ITALY
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- L. 170 in., W. 79 in.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.21.1
- Class:
- LACE
- Signature marks:
- label No. 29. AR with object handwritten on red and white paper label note 4 yds. 22 x 2 yds. 7 / Kaiser with object handwritten on yellow legal paper once taped to object
- Credit line:
- Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974