Napkin
1897 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Central design of St. George killing the dragon with surrounding inscription 'Victoria Regina Dei Gratia 1837' and 'Victoria Imperatrice 1897'. Four symbols of the continents America, Africa, Europe and Asia surround the central motif. Each continent is represented by figures from the continents plus appropriate animals, including an elephant for Africa and a bull for Europe. The deep border design shows the Royal Standard in each corner with trailing foliage representing England (roses, oak leaves), Ireland (shamrocks) and Scotland (thistles). Around the central design of St. George and radiating towards each corner the dates '1837' and '1897' alternate.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven linen damask |
| Brief description | Two white linen damask napkins in one piece, uncut from roll. |
| Physical description | Central design of St. George killing the dragon with surrounding inscription 'Victoria Regina Dei Gratia 1837' and 'Victoria Imperatrice 1897'. Four symbols of the continents America, Africa, Europe and Asia surround the central motif. Each continent is represented by figures from the continents plus appropriate animals, including an elephant for Africa and a bull for Europe. The deep border design shows the Royal Standard in each corner with trailing foliage representing England (roses, oak leaves), Ireland (shamrocks) and Scotland (thistles). Around the central design of St. George and radiating towards each corner the dates '1837' and '1897' alternate. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Capper & Sons Coy. Registered Design'. (Design registration; Inscribed) |
| Object history | The seller is a dealer in linen damask at Greenwich market. Historical significance: Made for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.509:2-2002 |
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| Record created | February 18, 2003 |
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