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Napkin

1890s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Napkin of linen damask with the coat of arms of the Duke of Newcastle woven in the centre with plumed crowns in the corners of the field and a border of arum lilies. Borders of fine diaper selvedge. Jacquard weave satin of 8.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Linen damask
Brief description
Napkin of linen damask, made in Ireland, 1890s
Physical description
Napkin of linen damask with the coat of arms of the Duke of Newcastle woven in the centre with plumed crowns in the corners of the field and a border of arum lilies. Borders of fine diaper selvedge. Jacquard weave satin of 8.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32in
  • Height: 81.4cm
  • Width: 28.25in
  • Width: 71.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'LOYALTE NA HONTE' (Motto on the coat of arms)
Credit line
Given by Mr David M. Mitchell
Object history
Registered File number 1988/928.

An analysis has been prepared by the donor:

Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyme
6th Duke lived 1834-1879
7th Duke Henry Pelham Archibald Douglas PELHAM-CLINTON 1864-1928. m. 1889.
Succeeded by his brother who in 1887 added the surname of Hope and altered his arms.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.259-1989

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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