NAPKINS
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Two white linen napkins with needle lace edging in a ribbon design. The edging is attached with brides. In one corner the ribbon edging culminates in a large needle lace flower tied with a needle lace bow. Above the flower is eyelet embroidery accented by white work embroidery. There is a circle of eyelet that has needle lace filling.
- Object name:
- NAPKINS
- Made from:
- Linen
- Made in:
- Unknown
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- H. 21 in., W. 21 in.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.404.1-2
- Class:
- Linen/lace
- Signature marks:
- Printed in black Dorcas Hardin/Washington, D. C. On the top of the box in the lower right hand corner Paper note to be repaired Included with the napkins in the box
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973