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TABLECLOTHS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Two white square tablecloths with a center square of cutwork and embroidery. At each corner of the center square is a needlelace inset with a flower design. At the corners of the cloth are large insets of urns and flowers in needle lace. Between each corner inset is a smaller inset with a large flower bordered by two smaller flowers in needle lace. The edge of the cloths all around is 2 3/4 inches of filet lace in a scalloped border. The top of the filet is in a geometric design.

Object name:
TABLECLOTHS
Made from:
Cotton
Made in:
UNKNOWN
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
61 × 61 cm (24 × 24 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.86.1-2
Class:
Lace
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973