Napkin
1870-1900 (made)
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Napkin of linen damask. Frieze from the Albert Memorial. The centre of the napkin is plain but woven with a jagged edge like a blaze of light shed on the illustrious persons on the border - poets, philosophers, artists (Michelangelo identified by a sculpture from the Medici Chapel, Homer playing on a lyre, etc.). The plain edge is hemmed by machine. Satin of 5. In one corner is embroidered with the initials 'N.W.' in white.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Linen damask |
| Brief description | Napkin of linen damask, Great Britain, 1870-1900 |
| Physical description | Napkin of linen damask. Frieze from the Albert Memorial. The centre of the napkin is plain but woven with a jagged edge like a blaze of light shed on the illustrious persons on the border - poets, philosophers, artists (Michelangelo identified by a sculpture from the Medici Chapel, Homer playing on a lyre, etc.). The plain edge is hemmed by machine. Satin of 5. In one corner is embroidered with the initials 'N.W.' in white. |
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| Credit line | Given by Paul Taylor |
| Object history | Registered File number 1987/367. The figures on the border are taken from the designs for the Albert Memorial in London. |
| Historical context | Compare T.60-1954 and T.126-1969 which have the design taken from the sculptures of the Continents from the plinth of the Memorial. |
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| Accession number | T.30-1987 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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