Tablecloth, linen damask
Date1714-1830
MediumLinen damask
DimensionsOL: 105"; OW: 86"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954-1027
DescriptionTablecloth woven in white linen in damask weave in three design repeats: 1) man on horseback titled GEORGE REX-KOENIG IN ENGELAND-LONDON; 2) river spanned by bridge connecting closely built city buildings on each bank; 3) the British royal arms. Border, 8" wide, of floral and foliate scrolls. Initials EH in cross stitch in one corner. Narrow rolled hems at either end; selvages form edge finish.MarkingsE H in marking stitches
17th century
1810-1830
17th century
Ca. 1650 (Textile)
1600-1700 (probably)
1711-1740
1711-1740
1780-1810