TABLECLOTH
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
A round white linen tablecloth with a scalloped filet edging in a flower design. The center of the cloth is cut work embroidery surrounded by 4 large filet insets with angels and cherubs. There are 4 Venetian needle lace insets separating the filet. These ovals show women in classical drapery in Venetian needle lace. Between the center and the hem are 8 large filet insets with classical poses of women and scrolls alternating .
- Object name:
- TABLECLOTH
- Made from:
- Linen; cotton
- Made in:
- Italy
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- 34 13/16 in. (88.4 cm)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.51
- Class:
- Linen/lace
- Signature marks:
- label Red bordered with text typed No. 7/2 yds. 28" x 2 yds. 32"/Heavy emb. filet inset,/lady with flowers,/Venetian insertion, lady/with bird/4"filet lace edge With the cloth now removed. Paper Written in pencil Round 45.51/DACHA/Xmas cherry red/satin cloth With the cloth now removed.
- Credit line:
- Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974