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Tablecloth

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

ca. 1897

GUSN

GUSN-10063

Description

Embroidered tablecloth, square. Scalloped edges embroidered in pink and cream. Floral pattern around edges includes pink, purple, and ecru colored flowers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
table linens
cotton (textile)
embroidering
floral patterns
Cotton
Embroidered
Floral
TABLECLOTH

Inscription

Written in ink, label affixed on back of tablecloth with adhesive: ""Name [typed] Mrs. H. T. Ballantine [in blue ink]/ Address [typed] 30 Embankment Road Boston/ [in blue ink]/ Class [typed] Hierloom [in blue ink]""

Maker

Spooner, Ellen Otis (Maker)

Dimensions

24 x 23.5 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1996.52

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