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TABLECLOTH

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

An ecru square tablecloth. The center is made of a four lobed muslin. Surrounding this is a wide handmade tape lace with white grille-tape and cords with ecru picots on the tape. There are also spiders, circles and similar features to that of Battenberg lace. This design is made in a "Russian-style".

Object name:
TABLECLOTH
Made from:
Muslin -- linen
Made in:
Unknown
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
86.4 × 86.4 cm (34 × 34 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.526
Class:
Linen/lace
Signature marks:
label Mrs. Post cloth/white linen and lace. Top of box which contained tablecloth This had a red border and the inscription was typed. The first line is in lighter type than the second line.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973