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Table cover

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-8882

Description

Rectangular; white linen ground. Border along lower edge of stitched down white cord in flower and leaf motifs imitating tambour work. Sides, bottom edge hemmed. Band of white cotton eyelet along bottom edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

table carpets
table linens
appliqué (technique)
cotton (textile)
linen (material)
stitching
machine-made
floral patterns
Linen
Cotton
Appliqued
Hand Stitched
Floral
THROW, TABLE

Inscription

Stitched down cord at lower center: T [monogram, Gothic letter]

Associated Building

Used At Parson Smith House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

22 x 82 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1953.315

Places

Maine (United States)

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