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Cretonne roller

Date

1910-1930

GUSN

GUSN-26440

Description

Pink cotton cretonne roller w/ all-over printed white lily and pink pansy(?) decoration. One end w/ cylindrical wooden piece which cotton piece is gathered around. Rectangular cotton piece extends from cylindrical piece to form "roller." Thin wooden piece sewn into end of extending cotton piece. Two white silk ties at end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

napkins (culinary textile)
broderie perse
table linens
wood (plant material)
cotton (textile)
printing (process)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
Cotton
Transfer Printed
Lily Pad
Pansy
NAPKIN CASE

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30 x 42.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Rosamond Gifford

Accession Number

2000.14

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