Napkin
1840-1860 (made)
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Napkin of linen damask. AT the centre, it has a fine pattern of a roundel of ferns, ivy, leaves and flowers. The little ground between the centre and the border is scattered with small leaves of fern. The border is of another composition of fern and small flowers. Outside is a narrow edging of a rod wound with ribbon, followed by a narrow leaf meander.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Linen damask, ribbon |
| Brief description | Napkin of linen damask, possibly made in Scotland, 1840-1860 |
| Physical description | Napkin of linen damask. AT the centre, it has a fine pattern of a roundel of ferns, ivy, leaves and flowers. The little ground between the centre and the border is scattered with small leaves of fern. The border is of another composition of fern and small flowers. Outside is a narrow edging of a rod wound with ribbon, followed by a narrow leaf meander. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Embroidered in red in one corner is 'H.P.T.' |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Robin Ollington |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.89-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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