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TABLECLOTH

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A round off-white linen tablecloth. It is plain linen in the center with filet insets on the outer area surrounded by cutwork and white embroidery (somewhat coarse). The filet insets have a flower design with stems and leaves. The hem edge is scalloped filet lace in a flower and leaf design.

Object name:
TABLECLOTH
Made from:
Linen
Made in:
China
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
68.6 cm (27 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.53
Class:
Linen/lace
Signature marks:
tag A rectangular red bordered paper tag with typed No. 12/2YDS. 5" ROUND. 3" LACE BORDER./FLORAL LACE DESIGN./ROUND CLOTH/4 1/2 FT. (in pencil)/45.53 (in black ink) On the tissue surrounding the cloth now removed.
Credit line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974