2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Tablecloth

Tablecloth, linen damask

Date17th century

MediumLinen damask

DimensionsOW: 84 1/2" OL: 115"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1954-252

DescriptionTablecloth of white linen damask woven in repeated designs featuring patriarchs, mountains, ravens, houses with stepped gables in background, and inscriptions reading "ELIAS IN CURRU IV RE CAP II:, "VIDVA SARE PTE RE III XVII", "MONS OREB", "MONS CARMELUS", "ELIA", "BAAL". The inscriptions probably refer to scenes from the Bible, I Kings and II Kings. Very narrow rolled hems at both ends; selvages form side edge finish.Mark(s)Inscriptions, "ELIAS IN CURRU IV RE CAP II", "VIDVA SARE PTE RE III XVII", "MONS OREB", "MONS CARMELUS", "ELIAS", "BAAL"ProvenanceAccording to vendor: "I acquired them [4 tablecloths 1954-251 to 1954-254] out of one of the famous English homes."