Napkin
ca. 1790-1820 (made)
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Napkin of linen damask. The border consists of narrow bands of weaving of varied width, marking a check pattern at the corners. The entire field is filled with a small repeating sprig pattern of an oak leaf. Satin of 5. Embroidered in one corner with the initials 'ALS 12'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Linen damask |
| Brief description | Napkin of linen damask, probably made in Scotland, ca. 1790-1820 |
| Physical description | Napkin of linen damask. The border consists of narrow bands of weaving of varied width, marking a check pattern at the corners. The entire field is filled with a small repeating sprig pattern of an oak leaf. Satin of 5. Embroidered in one corner with the initials 'ALS 12'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'ALS / 12' (Embroidered in one corner) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Egidia Haynes |
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| Accession number | T.165-1969 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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