fbpx

Napkin Case

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-258180

Description

Linen; four flaps that fold in; one flap with foliate vine decoration of openwork and embroidery and scalloped edge; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Details

Descriptive Terms

cases (containers)
linen (material)
openwork
embroidery (visual works)
vine scrolls
Linen
Case, Napkin

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 1/4 x 17 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Sarah Moore Field

Accession Number

1998.6291

Places

North Andover (Essex county, Massachusetts)
Massachusetts (United States)
United States

Reparative Language in Collections Records

Historic New England is committed to implementing reparative language description for existing collections and creating respectful and inclusive language description for new collections. If you encounter language in Historic England's Collections Access Portal that is harmful or offensive, or you find materials that would benefit from a content warning, please contact [email protected].