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Tablecloth

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1810-1850

GUSN

GUSN-47714

Description

Rectangular, tan and white linen damask; central panel of two round medallions encircled by grape vines; pineapple crowned staffs sticking out at sides. Wide border of fretwork inside Greek Key lines, outermost having wave scroll. Self fringed edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
table linens
damask
fringe
linen (material)
Classical
floral patterns
vine scrolls
key pattern
pineapple (motif)
Linen
Damask
Fringe
Greek Key
Floral
Classical
Vine
Pineapple
TABLECLOTH

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

65 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Lydia Gardiner Chace

Accession Number

1969.319

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