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Napkin

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1810-1850

GUSN

GUSN-8799

Description

Rectangular; off white; central floral grouping with birds. Border of similar floral groupings with birds. Selvage sides; self fringe ends.

Details

Descriptive Terms

napkins (culinary textile)
table linens
damask
fringe
linen (material)
Linen, Table
Napkin
Napkin

Inscription

Ink at corner: Hathaway/2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

28 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Winthrop Brown

Accession Number

1959.461K

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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