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Table mat

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-24352

Description

One of two matching square linen table mats, marseilles work throughout and fringed edges. Decoration of a central flower in a double wreath and diamond surround.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mats (furniture coverings)
table linens
linen (material)
marseilles
Linen
Marseilles
MAT, TABLE

Inscription

Printed (ink) on back: ""Jenny A. Tucker""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6.5 x 6.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5214.2

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