Table Cloth
ca. 1825-1830 (made)
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Table cloth of linen damask. With a design of birds and fruit in the centre and with an elaborate border of swags punctuated by cameos from which vases are suspended in the four corners. The borders are richly diapered. Embroidered with 'E.S.I'. The design is drawloom, the damask is based on a satin of 8, and with découpure 4 threads.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Linen damask, diapered borders and embroidered |
| Brief description | Table cloth of linen damask, probably made in Ireland, ca. 1825-1830 |
| Physical description | Table cloth of linen damask. With a design of birds and fruit in the centre and with an elaborate border of swags punctuated by cameos from which vases are suspended in the four corners. The borders are richly diapered. Embroidered with 'E.S.I'. The design is drawloom, the damask is based on a satin of 8, and with découpure 4 threads. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'E.S.I' (Embroidered) |
| Credit line | Given by Miss Oriel Palmer |
| Object history | Registered File number 1983/232. |
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| Accession number | T.50-1986 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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