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Tablecloth

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1830-1860

GUSN

GUSN-8914

Description

Nearly square, white linen damask; large centerpiece of various fruits including melons, pears, plums, apples, etc. Border of floral bunches; C-scrolls. Double line outer border; floral sprigs between. Hemmed ends; selvage sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
table linens
damask
jacquard
weaving
linen (material)
apple (fruit)
floral patterns
fruit
melon (fruit)
pear (wood)
plum (fruit)
Linen
Damask
Jacquard
Fruit
Floral
Melon
Pear
Plum
Apple
TABLECLOTH

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

64 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1960.87C

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

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