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Napkin

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1820-1835

GUSN

GUSN-8849

Description

Rectangular, white linen damask. Center filled with rose vines; scrolling leafy border; angling pineapples in corners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

napkins (culinary textile)
table linens
damask
linen (material)
floral patterns
pineapple (motif)
rose (genus)
Linen
Damask
Floral
Pineapple
Rose
NAPKIN

Inscription

Ink at corner: Sturgis/7 [with tree and feathers/branches. See worksheet for sketch.]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

27.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1930.1542H

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