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Tablecloth

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1830-1840

GUSN

GUSN-48733

Description

Rectangular, off white satin damask weave linen cloth woven in an overshot-like pattern of blocks and crosses; repeating swag side borders. Applied linen crochet lace. 1" wide around edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
table linens
crocheting
damask
hand weaving
lace (needlework)
linen (material)
textiles
geometric patterns
Damask
Linen
Lace
Crocheted
Woven
Geometric
Unidentified Textile
TABLECLOTH

Inscription

In ink at corner: Lucy A. Miller [Lucy Ann Miller Wood, 1916-1987]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

49.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Wood

Accession Number

1972.128

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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