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Tablecloth

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-19920

Description

Woven striped tablecloth w/ fringed edges. Vertical stripes and detailing. Primarily yellow and red striped interspersed w/ complex weave. Crescent moon/star design most noticeable in blue, red and brown. Large fringe tied twice to create diamond shape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
table linens
cotton (textile)
hand sewing
Cotton
Machine Sewn
TABLECLOTH

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

57 x 57 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.253.1

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