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Tablecloth

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-259080

Description

Heavy natural white linen; machine fine-woven; finished edges; hand-sewn seans in ecru thread; embroidered monogram in brown thread.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"SA" (Embroidered)
"A7" (handwritten)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

70 x 54 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

2001.198

Places

Providence (Providence county, Rhode Island)
Massachusetts (United States)
Rhode Island (United States)

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