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Table Mat

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-8758

Description

Rectangular; tan linen herringbone fringed all around. Floral meander embroidered across top in brown and white silk. Larger floral motifs across bottom, designed so that embroidery at top is displayed when top is folded over.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mats (furniture coverings)
table linens
embroidering
fringe
linen (material)
silk (textile)
Mat, Furniture
Mat, Table
Mat, Table

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Florence E. Wilcox

Accession Number

1934.2822

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