Napkin
1822 (woven)
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Linen damask napkin with a border of floral swags and a central motif of a pedestal supporting a pile of armour, a flag and four putti holding a banner on which is inscribed 'God save Great George Our King'. There is a further inscription beneath this 'In commemoration of his Majesty's entry into Edinburgh, August 1822'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven linen damask |
| Brief description | Linen damask napkin, woven by I. Guthrie, Edinburgh, 1822. |
| Physical description | Linen damask napkin with a border of floral swags and a central motif of a pedestal supporting a pile of armour, a flag and four putti holding a banner on which is inscribed 'God save Great George Our King'. There is a further inscription beneath this 'In commemoration of his Majesty's entry into Edinburgh, August 1822'. |
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| Object history | Historical significance: Commemorates the entry into Edinburgh of George IV in August 1822. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commemorative |
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| Associated object | T.136-1969 (Ensemble) |
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| Accession number | T.442-1998 |
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| Record created | May 5, 2000 |
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