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DINNER NAPKINS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Set of nine white linen dinner napkins. A large cutwork design is placed in one corner and surrounded with embroidered flowers. A needlelace flower with picot attachments is placed in the center of the cutwork design. A monogram "MPD" is embroidered above the design. Napkins are edged all around with filet lace in a heart shaped pattern.

Object name:
DINNER NAPKINS
Made from:
Linen
Size:
30.5 × 38.1 cm (12 × 15 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.255.1-9
Class:
LACE
Signature marks:
monogram MPD in one corner embroidered label No. 6. with objects Refers to Hillwood Linen List No. 2 label 11 Napkins / AR on plastic around objects handwritten in red pencil
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973