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MATS, SET OF 12

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Dark ecru set. All pieces have plain cloth in the center. This is edged with lace. The lace has a scalloped edge and a leaf pattern along the edges. Within the lace are small dots. Where the lace meets the cloth are large leaf froms in the cloth. At each end of the runner and mats is a design composed of two large leaves, one on each side of an oval medallion. This is made of Pina cloth which is pineapple fibre. The design is enhanced with drawnwork and embroidery in one corner.

Object name:
MATS, SET OF 12
Made from:
Pineapple fibre
Made in:
Philippines
Date made:
ca. 1940
Size:
12 × 17 in. (30.5 × 43.2 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.68.2-13
Class:
TEXTILE
Signature marks:
label No. 19 45.68/Philippines/1 Runner/12 Mats/12 Napkins/12 Fingerbowl Doilies AR With the mats now removed This is a red bordered paper label. The 12 Fingerbowl Doilies has been scratched out.
Credit line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Riggs, 1974