TABLECLOTH
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Round white tablecloth edged with a scalloped filet lace border. The center area is executed in cutwork and embroidery with small insets in buttonholed bars. Eight cartouches alternate between needle lace and filet lace. The needle lace cartouches depict a man kneeling before a lady, both in 18th c. dress. The filet lace cartouches show a peasant woman holding a rake with two cherubs at her feet. At center is a round filet inset depicting flying birds.
- Object name:
- TABLECLOTH
- Made from:
- Lace -- linen
- Made in:
- Place made unknown
- Date made:
- unknown
- Size:
- 57.9 cm (22 13/16 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.58
- Class:
- TEXTILE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974