NAPKINS, SET OF 30

Creator(s): National Association of Belgian Lace-Makers (Maker)

Currently in storage

About this object

One of set of table linens, including 30 mats, 30 napkins, 30 doilies, and 2 runners. The primary design is the Belgian coat of arms. The napkins are linen with a 1 inch border of bobbin lace. There are insets of Belgian Venise needle lace with a design of a shield with a Belgian lion and lettering 'Belgique'on a ground of hexogonal buttonhole bars. The corner motifs are 2 1/4 inches in diameter.

Object name:

NAPKINS, SET OF 30

Made from:

Cotton

Made in:

Brussels, Belgium

Date made:

1939

Size:

50.8 × 50.8 cm (20 × 20 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.65.33-62

Class:

LACE

Signature marks:

COAT OF ARMS in corner: Belgian coat of arms Corner of the napkin This is done in Belgian Venise needle lace. label 30 MATS #3/30 NAPKINS/F.B. DOILLIES/2 RUNNERS/BELGIAN COAT OF ARMS Glued to the tissue in which the napkins were wrapped. This label is frames with red and the writing is in black ink. label WASHINGTON/Belgium 45.65 Glued to the tissue in which the napkins were wrapped. The label has a red border and the word Washington is typed and the Belgium is in pencil. tag 30 napkins crest/June 1952/45.65 With the napkins now removed This is written in pencil

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973