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TABLECLOTH

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A white cutwork embroidered square tablecloth. There is a 3 1/2 inch scalloped border of filet lace in a flower design. Above this is a 6 1/2 inch band of embroidered cutwork with buttonholed insets. Above this band is a band of cherubs in a filet design. At each corner of this band is a needle lace inset of a grecian style woman holding a scarf. She is surrounded by small flowers and picot bars. Between each woman is an inset of a rose in needle lace. Above this filet and needle lace band is a band of embroidery and cutwork with small needle lace insets. The next section is a square of filet lace that has at each corner a needle lace rose. The center square is in embroidery and cutwork with small insets with bars in a button hole stitch. Each of these panels or bands are attached to the next with button holed insets.

Object name:
TABLECLOTH
Made from:
Linen
Made in:
Place made unknown
Date made:
19th c.-20th c.
Size:
181 × 1783.1 cm (71 1/4 × 702 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.23
Class:
TEXTILE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974