1720-1740
GUSN-225580
White, damask-weave, linen, table cloth with commemorative design in the reverse-pass technique. In the center, view of a city on a river- visible residential homes, church spires, as well as masted ships in the river. Inscriptions on either side and below, repeats six times, "BERLIN." Outside city-scape on either sides, is a repeating design of a man on horseback. Inscription on either side and below repeats seven times, "KONIG IN DREUBEN." Volute design border, outer checked pattern, fringe edges.
tablecloths
damask
linen (material)
Tablecloth
Unknown
Germany
82 x 71 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Helen R. Haddad, Mr. William G. Rogerson, Esq., Mr. Henry P. Rogerson and Mr. Edward S. Rogerson.
2001.185
Germany
Title Sauceboat Accession Number 2001.251
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