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Tablecloth: 100 Roses
Finnish, used in America
Designed 1962
Object Place: Finland
Medium/Technique
Linen damask
Dimensions
Height x width: 91 x 59 in. (231.1 x 149.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Van Siclen, Jr.
Accession Number2007.297
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRectangular linen damask tablecloth with pattern of blue roses on pale blue ground in the center (colors achieved by mixing blue and beige threads). Tampella mark ("TL" in circle) in the center of each end. Adhesive paper label: Tampella / Made in Finland / Linen Damask Tablecloth / No. 593, blue / 59" x 91" Design commissioned by the Stockmann department store, Helsinki, to celebrate its centenary in 1962.
ProvenanceImported by Peter Breck Co., 1960s; by inheritance to owner's son; purchased at internet auction, January 2007; Gift to the MFA, March 21, 2007