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Tablecloth

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-259062

Description

Natural white linen tablecloth in birdseye diaper pattern weave; 1/2 fringe' monogram cross-stitched in light-blue thread; machine woven; finished edges on vertical sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"BW/3" (cross stitch)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

44 x 34 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

2001.193

Places

Rhode Island (United States)
Massachusetts (United States)

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