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Rectangular napkin

European
1775–1825
Object Place: Europe

Medium/Technique Linen damask and linen embroidery
Dimensions 100.5 x 84.3 cm (39 9/16 x 33 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Gertrude Townsend
Accession Number61.183
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionNatural colored linen warp and weft. All-over pattern, woven on multiple harness loom, showing bands of stylized trees. Hemmed at ends. Selvedges complete; initials GSC and mark resembling a figure 9, in brown silk cross stitch, upper left corner. One small hole.
ProvenanceNew England source.