1890-1920
GUSN-24333
One of five white linen table mats, square, w/ blue floral decoration. Features flowers w/ long grassy leaves at all corners; blue butterflies between flowers. Hemmed edges separated from center by tiny embroidered band.
mats (furniture coverings)
table linens
linen (material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
butterflies
Linen
Butterfly
MAT, TABLE
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
11.5 x 12 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5198.4
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