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TABLECLOTH

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

This is a cream colored square tablecloth with ecru applique of leaves on a sheer linen inset. One part of the applique surrounds the outer edge and the other outlines a square in the center.

Object name:
TABLECLOTH
Made from:
Linen
Made in:
Madeira, Portugal
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
33.8 x 33.8 cm (13 5/16 x 13 5/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.34.1
Class:
Linen
Signature marks:
tag 46X46 Tea Cloth cream color/linen/4 napkins/AR/No. 55 9-19-1967 Taped to tissue in which the cloth was wrapped, now removed. This is a lined paper with writing in ink and pencil. tag RN 17158/ALL LINEN/Exclusive of Decoration/MADIERA PORTUGAL Taped to the paper pasted on the tissue This is a small white tag with printed inscription in black print. tag 45.34 With the other inscription items This is written in pencil.
Credit line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974