2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail of embroidery.

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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Napkin, detail of pattern.

Napkin, geometric damask

Date1780-1810

OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania (used in)

MediumLinen damask

DimensionsOW: 32 1/2" OL: 36 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. B. G. Bechhoefer.

Object number1941-265,1

DescriptionNapkin made of white linen damask weave in all-over geometric design of circles, squares, and cruciforms, similar to pine-tree design on coverlets. Narrow border consisting of broken stripes. Narrow hems at cut ends; selvages form side finish. Red stitched mark, "S B."Mark(s)"S B"Provenance"The napkins came from Mr. Bechhoefer's grandmother's home in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania." See letter to Mr. James Cogar from donor, dated 10-8-1941, in object folder.