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Tablecloth

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-50340

Description

Square, white linen damask with central rose floral wreath bordered by large scale rose bunches with concentrations in corners. Second border of scrolling leaves and roses. All inside double lined border with roses and leaves. Plain frame around cloth. Selvage sides with hemmed ends.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
table linens
damask
embroidering
jacquard
weaving
linen (material)
machine-made
floral patterns
rose (genus)
wreaths (costume accessories)
Linen
Damask
Woven
Embroidered
Jacquard
Floral
Rose
Wreath
TABLECLOTH

Inscription

Embroidered corners at center.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

93 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1983.119

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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