Not currently on display at the V&A

Napkin

ca. 1600-1650 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Napkin of linen damask. Mounted lady hawking, huntsmen with horn, spear and dogs hunting rabbits, deer and wild boar. Floral scroll border. Initials 'FHC' embroidered with white linen in cross stitch in the upper left corner.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Linen damask
Brief description
Napkin of linen damask, Flanders, ca. 1600-1650
Physical description
Napkin of linen damask. Mounted lady hawking, huntsmen with horn, spear and dogs hunting rabbits, deer and wild boar. Floral scroll border. Initials 'FHC' embroidered with white linen in cross stitch in the upper left corner.
Dimensions
  • Length: 37in
  • Width: 28in
Marks and inscriptions
'FHC' (Embroidered with white linen in cross stitch in the upper left corner)
Credit line
Given by Miss M. Salvin
Production
Flemish
Collection
Accession number
T.88-1954

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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