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CENTERPIECE

Creator(s): Mollie Post (Maker)

Currently in storage


About this object

A round embroidered muslin table center. The design is of roses in pink and lavender silks, with green stems and red accents all done in split satin stitiches.

Object name:
CENTERPIECE
Made from:
Muslin -- silk
Made in:
Unknown
Date made:
ca. 1895
Size:
22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.342
Class:
Linen
Signature marks:
Paper note This was made by Auntie about 1895 with item Molly Post nee Mary Staley was the wife of Carroll Post, C.W. Post's brother.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973