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1952-666,3, Napkin
Napkin
1952-666,3, Napkin

Napkin

Dateca. 1727
OriginEurope, France and Low Countries and Great Britain
MediumLinen damask; red silk marking stitches
DimensionsW: 31 1/2"; L: 45"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-666,3
DescriptionOne of a set of linen damask napkins or towels, each marked in red cross stitch, "C/ GK/ 13" and a white "R" in eyelets in the opposite lower corner. Napkins are woven in design commemorating the coronation of Britain's George II in 1727 (the date woven into the napkins erroneously reads "1717"). The design includes the Arms of George II and scenes of the coronation march through London and the King on his throne surrounded by members of the peerage. The woven inscription at center top reads; "THE CORNATION AND IN AUGRATION OF GEORGE AUGUSTINE KING OF GREAT: BRITAIN FRANCE AND IRELAND. DEFENDER OF THE FAITH. GOD SAVE KING GEORGE. THE CORNATION AS HE MARCHT THROUGH LONDON. 1717. " Selvages form the side finish. Narrow, 1/16" hems finish top and bottom.Mark(s)"C / GK / 13" (for Carolina, Baroness King) embroidered in red silk cross-stitch. "R" in white eyelet stitches.ProvenancePrior to 1952, passed by descent to William Augustus Henry King [1894-1958] (London, England); 1952, purchased by Doris Langley Moore; 1952, purchased by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA)