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Accession number |
1989.102 |
Object Identification Number |
1989.102.001h |
Object Name |
Napkin |
Donor |
Horn, Gunnar |
Description |
Napkin. One of twelve matching napkins (1989.102.001b-m). Part of a set with tablecloth 1989.102.001a. However, the shades of blue thread used in the embroidery is not consistent across the set. Made from white huck cloth and square in shape. Fringe around all edges and decorated with dark blue and bright blue cross stitch embroidery. Border of napkin decorated with both shades of blue, with a floral pattern of both colors extending in from one corner. Pattern includes a flower head shape, curving stem, and small buds branching off of the stem. The floral cross stitch is modeled after the Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace pattern. |
Dimensions |
W-11 L-11 inches |
Made By |
Horn, Lovise (née Hoeg) |
Creation Date |
c. 1900 |
Place Of Origin |
Denmark |
Material |
cotton |
Associated People |
Horn, Lovise (née Hoeg) Horn, Gunnar |
Search Terms |
Horn, Lovise (née Hoeg) Horn, Gunnar napkin Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace Omaha Nebraska Denmark embroidery cross stitch needlework handwork trousseau flower floral |
Provenance |
This tablecloth and napkin set was embroidered by the donor's mother, Lovise (née Hoeg) Horn, about 1900 for her trousseau. The cross stitch pattern is modeled after the Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace pattern. Lovise brought this set with her when she immigrated to Omaha, Nebraska in 1915 with husband Jacob Horn and son Gunnar. Jacob Horn was born in Aidt, Denmark in 1884. He was a contractor in Denmark until war disrupted his business. Jacob immigrated with his wife, Lovise Heog Horn (born 1882) and son Gunnar Horn in 1915. They settled in Omaha, Nebraksa, where Jacob worked as a carpenter. Jacob died in 1953 and Lovise died in 1961. Gunnar Horn grew up in Omaha and became head of the English department at Benson High School. |
Images |
016\1989102001h.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
Fall 1989 |