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TABLECLOTH

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A white line square tablecloth with heavy white embroidery. Along the edge are cutwork scrolls with heavy satin stitch embroidered chrysanthemums, leaves and berries. Probably Chinese. There is another matching cloth and twelve napkins.

Object name:
TABLECLOTH
Made from:
Linen
Made in:
China
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
124.5 x 124.5 cm (49 x 49 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.39.1
Class:
Linen
Signature marks:
label 2 cloths 6 napkin each/WHITE HEAVY/EMBR. 45.39/1YD. 15 "SQUARE Wrapped with the cloth, now removed. This is a red bordered label and is written and printed in pencil.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973