NAPKINS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Set of 20 white linen tea napkins with a pulled work motif in one corner with cutwork and a sheer fabric inset design. The monogram "MPD" is embroidered in white above this corner design. The napkins are finished with a buttonholed edged.

Object name:

NAPKINS

Made from:

Linen -- lace -- organza

Size:

31.8 × 31.8 cm (12 1/2 × 12 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.249.1-20

Class:

LACE

Signature marks:

note No 6 / 20 / Tea Napkins on piece of paper with napkins handwritten in both pencil (first line) and pen note 20 tea napkins / Organdie corner, M.P.D. on tissue paper wrapped around napkins note Org. Cor. / M.P.D. on tissue paper wrapped around napkins handwritten in pencil (number 24 has been crossed out) monogram MPD in one corner embroidered

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973