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Napkin

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-49534

Description

No description

Details

Descriptive Terms

napkins (culinary textile)
table linens
cotton (textile)
cross-stitching
fringe
linen (material)
weaving
textiles
Linen
Cotton
Overshot
Cross-stitched
Fringe
Unidentified Textile
NAPKIN

Inscription

Cross-stitched across body: BENIG/MIT LIEBE

Associated Building

Used At Sayward House,

Additional Identification Number

1977.584

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Germany

Dimensions

11.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.584.1

Places

Maine (United States)

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