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Tablecloth

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-39142

Description

Green wool felt; appliqued green velvet double- line border resolved in corners with diamond and scroll end; Irish cross in corners. Applied woven wool tape edging; fringe.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
table linens
appliqué (technique)
felt (textile)
fringe
machine sewing (technique)
velvet (fabric weave)
wool (textile)
Wool
Felt
Velvet
Fringe
Machine Sewn
Appliqued
TABLECLOTH

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

70 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Mary Lee Ware

Accession Number

1937.598

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