TEACLOTH
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Square tablecloth made in "Russian tape" bobbin lace in ecru cotton. The tape forms an abstract meandering pattern, with a series of daisy like flowers along the edge. The cloth has several layers or rows, leading to a circular center edged with heart shaped motifs. The piece is firmly worked. There are six matching napkins in the collection.
- Object name:
- TEACLOTH
- Made from:
- Cotton lace
- Made in:
- BELGIUM
- Date made:
- 1920-1929
- Size:
- 100.3 x 100.3 cm (39 1/2 x 39 1/2 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.27.1
- Class:
- TEXTILE
- Signature marks:
- label No. 40 / 1 yd. 1" X 1 yd. / 6 Napkins to match / (All lace) / Everyday Tea cloth on tissue paper around object Tag was removed and placed in file; first four lines are typewritten; the last line is hand written in blue ink. label 40 on one end in red ink; refers to Hillwood Linen List number.
- Credit line:
- Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974