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Napkin case

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-19580

Description

Linen napkin case w/ blue embroidered "T"; square in center w/ cardboard insert and 4 flaps which fold into center to form a cover; 2 flaps pointed at ends; case is white w/ blue banding around edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cases (containers)
table linens
embroidering
linen (material)
Linen
Embroidered
CASE, NAPKIN

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

21 x 21 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4453

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