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TABLECLOTH AND LINER

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Currently in storage


About this object

This sheer blue georgette tablecloth has a white linen applique border embellished with clusters of white applique leaves and embroidered stems and berries. Large floral motifs in white and shadow embroidery, with drawn work lines and padded outlines of flowers, are placed at each corner. Flower centers are accented with shaded colors of French knots. An inner border was created using the same motif and techniques. Tablecloth is used with a blue satin undercloth or liner. Matching napkins complete the set (45.244.3-14).

Object name:
TABLECLOTH AND LINER
Made from:
Georgette (tablecloth); satin (liner)
Size:
64in. x 86in. (H. 2 yd. 14 in.; W 1 yd. 28 in.) tablecloth

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.244.1-2
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973