TEA NAPKINS

Creator(s):

Currently in storage

About this object

Set of 24 large ivory tea napkins in fine muslin with shadow white scrollwork in a floral motif around edges. One corner contains the monogram 'MPD' in white raised embroidery. Napkins are finished with a rolled machine stitched hem.

Object name:

TEA NAPKINS

Made from:

Muslin

Date made:

1946

Size:

39.4 × 40.6 cm (15 1/2 × 16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.247.1-24

Signature marks:

monogram MPD In one corner of each napkin label 24 large / tea napkins / New - Dec. 1946 on tissue paper wrapped around objects typed note No 3 / MP.D / SI on tissue paper near typed label handwritten note 24 large / tea napkins / New Dec. 1946 on scrap of paper with objects handwritten in pencil note No 3. on scrap of paper with objects handwritten in pencil

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973