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Table Runner

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1850-1865

GUSN

GUSN-64286

Description

Rectangle of plain fine linen, double border of hemstitch and drawn work, cutwork in corners. Padded satin stich monogram “EAH” (Ellen A. Holt) in white cotton.

Details

Descriptive Terms

runners (furniture coverings)
table linens
linen (material)
cotton (textile)
Runner, Furniture
Runner, Table
Linen
Pulled-Thread
Runner, Table

Associated Person

Holt, Ellen A., 1834-1903

Associated Building

Original to Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, Conn.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

45 3/8 x 20 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret Carson Holt

Accession Number

1970.524

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