Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1990.133 |
Object Identification Number |
1990.133.003c |
Object Name |
Napkin |
Donor |
Dow, Marion V. |
Description |
Napkin. One of 8 napkins (1990.133.003b-i). Part of a set that includes tablecloth 1990.133.003a. Made from white damask and square in shape. The damask pattern around the edges is heavily floral; in the proper center, there are a few evenly-spaced, five-petaled flowers. Two edges of napkin are hemmed. |
Dimensions |
W-17 L-19 inches |
Creation Date |
1887 or earlier |
Place Of Origin |
Denmark |
Owned By |
Johnson, Mrs. (Johanne) Chris/Smith, Christine/Smith, Harold |
Used By |
Johnson, Mrs. (Johanne) Chris |
Material |
damask |
Associated People |
Johnson, Mrs. (Johanne) Chris Johnson, Johanne Smith, Christine Smith, Harold Dow, Marion V. |
Search Terms |
Johnson, Mrs. (Johanne) Chris Johnson, Johanne Smith, Christine Smith, Harold Dow, Marion V. napkin Denmark damask handwoven flower floral |
Provenance |
This heirloom, handwoven napkin and tablecloth set (1990.133.003a) belonged to the donor's paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Chris Johnson (Johanne). She brought the tablecloth with her when the entire Johnson family, including nine children, immigrated to the U.S. around 1887. Johanne passed the tablecloth on to her daughter, Christine Smith. Christine passed away on 19 October 1947. Her linens then passed on to Christine's son, Harold (the donor's father). |
Images |
019\1990133003c.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1990 |
