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Tablecloth

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

ca. 1821

GUSN

GUSN-52059

Description

Rectangular, white damask linen; body of trailing grape vines interspersed with small floral spot motifs. Double scrolling vine border; narrow floral inner border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
table linens
damask
jacquard
weaving
linen (material)
textiles
floral patterns
vine scrolls
Linen
Damask
Jacquard
Floral
Vine
Unidentified Textile
TABLECLOTH

Inscription

Ink at corner: AMH Hull/No1 1821/+

Associated Building

Used At USS Constitution,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

100 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1941.274

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