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Table scarf

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1800

GUSN

GUSN-30538

Description

Ivory plain weave linen ground embroidered with cream silk circular motifs. 1-1/2" hem all around; drawn work above hem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

scarves (furniture coverings)
runners (furniture coverings)
table linens
drawn thread work
embroidering
stitching
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
silk (textile)
textiles
geometric patterns
Linen
Silk
Embroidered
Drawnwork
Hand Stitched
Geometric
Novelty Weave
Unidentified Textile
SCARF, TABLE

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18 x 41 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Helen L. Page

Accession Number

1925.153

Places

Maine (United States)

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