TABLECLOTH
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
A white cutwork embroidered square tablecloth. There is a 3 1/2 inch scalloped border of filet lace in a flower design. Above this is a 6 1/2 inch band of embroidered cutwork with buttonholed insets. Above this band is a band of cherubs in a filet design. At each corner of this band is a needle lace inset of a grecian style woman holding a scarf. She is surrounded by small flowers and picot bars. Between each woman is an inset of a rose in needle lace. Above this filet and needle lace band is a band of embroidery and cutwork with small needle lace insets. The next section is a square of filet lace that has at each corner a needle lace rose. The center square is in embroidery and cutwork with small insets with bars in a button hole stitch. Each of these panels or bands are attached to the next with button holed insets.
- Object name:
- TABLECLOTH
- Made from:
- Linen
- Made in:
- Place made unknown
- Date made:
- 19th c.-20th c.
- Size:
- 181 × 1783.1 cm (71 1/4 × 702 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.23
- Class:
- TEXTILE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974