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Tablecloth

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-259060

Description

Natural white linen tablecloth; machine fine-woven with tan straight lines; light-greenish blue, cross-stitched monogram; finished edges; hemmed on top and botto; machine woven; machine sewn; hand embroidered.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
linen (material)
cotton (textile)
thread
cross stitch
embroidery (visual works)
monogramming
Linen
Tablecloth

Inscription

"BW" (Embroidered)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

84 x 72 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Helen R. Haddad; Mr. William G. Rogerson, Esq.; Mr. Henry P. Rogerson; Mr. Edwards Rogerson

Accession Number

2001.191

Places

Rhode Island (United States)
Massachusetts (United States)

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