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Bread Basket Napkin

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-258181

Description

Linen; four pointed flaps that fold into center; edged with blue embroidered scalloped decoration; in hope chest (acc. No.

Details

Descriptive Terms

napkins (culinary textile)
linen (material)
embroidery (visual works)
scalloping
Linen
Dining
Napkin, Bread Basket

Associated Building

Original To Field-Hodges House (North Andover, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19 3/4 x 20 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Sarah Moore Field

Accession Number

1998.6292

Places

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

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