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Tablecloth

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1825-1837

GUSN

GUSN-8932

Description

Square; white cotton twill ground of false damask-like pattern imitating overshot weave. Self fringe all around.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablecloths
table linens
cotton (textile)
damask
fringe
hand weaving
Linen, Table
Tablecloth
Tablecloth

Inscription

Written in ink at bottom center: S Marsh/No 4

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

54 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Hannah May Burrough Freeman

Accession Number

1925.223

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