Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1990.133 |
Object Identification Number |
1990.133.003a |
Object Name |
Tablecloth |
Donor |
Dow, Marion V. |
Description |
Tablecloth. Part of a set that includes 8 napkins (1990.133.003b-i). Tablecloth is made from white damask and rectangular in shape. The damask pattern along the long edges has ornate curves and bunches of grapes. The damask pattern for the interior of the tablecloth has two kinds of flowers, which face in opposite directions. One flower has six petals and the other flower is trumpet-shaped. The two short edges of the tablecloth are hemmed. |
Dimensions |
W-50.5 L-108.5 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. tablecloth Denmark damask handwoven grapes flower floral |
Provenance |
This heirloom, handwoven tablecloth 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. The tablecloth then passed on to Christine's son, Harold (the donor's father). |
Images |
019\1990133003a.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1990 |