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Napkin

1558-1603 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Flanders (historical region) (made)

Napkin of linen damask. Made for Queen Elizabeth I and bearing the arms of Anne Boleyn. Knot border.

Object details

Categories
Royalty
Textiles
Tableware & Cutlery
Object type
Napkin
Materials and techniques
Linen damask
Linen
Damask
Brief description
Napkin of linen damask, Flanders (historical region), 1558-1603
Physical description
Napkin of linen damask. Made for Queen Elizabeth I and bearing the arms of Anne Boleyn. Knot border.
Dimensions
  • Weight: 6kg (Note: weight including roller)
  • Top edge width: 705mm
  • Bottom edge width: 700mm
  • Proper right length: 1103mm
  • Proper left length: 1100mm
Credit line
Given by Col. R. A. Lindsell
Production
Flemish
Subject depicted
Coat of Arms
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.200-1960

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Record createdJuly 12, 2004
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O101364/napkin-unknown/
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