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TABLECLOTH

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Tablecloth is square and made of linen. Within the linen are two borders of cutwork with heavy Venetian type needle lace inserts. Both borders have eight lace inserts of various shapes, including a vase of flowers, connected by the cutwork. The cloth is edged with 5" Venetian type needle lace in a flower and leaf pattern.

Object name:
TABLECLOTH
Made from:
Lace -- linen
Made in:
Place made unknown
Date made:
unknown
Size:
67 × 67 in. (170.2 × 170.2 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.25.1
Class:
TEXTILE
Signature marks:
label No. 44 / 1 yd 33 in X 1 yd 31 in / Venetian Lace / White / square on tissue
Credit line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974