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Napkin

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1860 C-1870 c

GUSN

GUSN-34066

Description

Rectangular, off white linen damask with central rectangular panel with field of stylized maple leaves. Within border of star and escutcheon-like pattern; corner blocks with stars and romanesque-like border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

napkins (culinary textile)
table linens
damask
linen (material)
textiles
floral patterns
Romanesque Revival
stars
Linen
Damask
Floral
Star
Romanesque Revival
Unidentified Textile
NAPKIN

Inscription

[ ] [ ? ] 1867

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

27 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1931.990

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