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Tablecloth

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-24402

Description

Three rectangular white linen tablecloths(.3-.5) w/ fringed lace edges and 2 matching table mats(.1-.2). Both mats and cloths woven w/ tiny circular pattern and linear border. Decorative lace bands at top and bottom edges before fringe.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
table linens
linen (material)
Linen
TABLECLOTH

Inscription

Embroidered only on .3-.5: ""H""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

31.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5248.3

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