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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail of embroidery.
Napkin, geometric damask
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail of embroidery.

Napkin, geometric damask

Date1780-1810
MediumLinen damask
DimensionsOW: 32 1/2" OL: 36 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. B. G. Bechhoefer.
Object number1941-265,1
DescriptionNapkin made of white linen damask weave in all-over geometric design of circles, squares, and cruciforms, similar to pine-tree design on coverlets. Narrow border consisting of broken stripes. Narrow hems at cut ends; selvages form side finish. Red stitched mark, "S B."
Markings"S B"
Provenance"The napkins came from Mr. Bechhoefer's grandmother's home in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania." See letter to Mr. James Cogar from donor, dated 10-8-1941, in object folder.
DS1999-0131
1699 (dated)
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail of mark.
ca. 1727
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail of mark.
ca. 1727
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin.
ca. 1727
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail of mark & hem.
ca. 1727
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail of mark.
ca. 1727
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin.
ca. 1727
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail of mark.
ca. 1727
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail of mark.
ca. 1727