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Napkin

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-8814

Description

Rectangular, white linen damask. Central bouquet of wild flowers surrounded by similar floral sprays. Double border; inner border of same wild flower bunchings; concentrations in corners. Outer border of weed-like chain.

Details

Descriptive Terms

napkins (culinary textile)
table linens
damask
linen (material)
floral patterns
Linen
Damask
Floral
NAPKIN

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

29.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frederic A. Turner

Accession Number

1940.631

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