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Tablecloth

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-173553

Description

Natural linen; cloth - two center square medallions of embroidery and drawnwork; similiar triangle motifs repeated along side; rectangular inserts of filet lace above and at hem inserts of filet lace at sides; square medallions repeated in hem; edged all around wiht small loops.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
table linens
linen (material)
filet lace
embroidery (visual works)
cotton (textile)
drawn thread work
geometric patterns
Tablecloth

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.802.1

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