Napkins (3)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
each: 26 x 28 1/2 in. ( 66 x 72.4 cm )
Description:
Set of three rectangular, white linen damask table napkins.
Object Number:
INV.14597a-c
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on reverse of each napkin (near edge): "E. A. L. / 24."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32203
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Curtain valances
Classification:
Date:
1783
Medium:
Fiberboard, cotton, wood
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 8 1/2 in. × 39 in. × 2 1/4 in. (21.6 × 99.1 × 5.7 cm)
Overall (b): 8 1/2 × 38 3/4 × 2 1/4 in. (21.6
Description:
Fiberboard curtain valances covered with a cotton copper-engraved textile with a personification of America presenting medallions with images of George Washington and his staff to a personification of Liberty on an altar holding a staff topped by a liberty cap, with George Washington being crowned with laurel wreath by a winged-Victory and cupids in clouds above; printed in red on a white ground; wooden support across the interior of the valance.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Richard W. Meade, Sr.
Object Number:
1942.241a-c
Marks:
printed: all over: "WASHINGTON AND/ INDEPENDENCE/ AMERICA PRESENTING AT THE/ ALTER OF LIBERTY MEDALLIONS/ OF HER ILLUSTRIOUS SONS/ GEN GATES/ GEN REED/ GEN WASHINGTON/ B. FRANKLIN/ ..."
Gallery Label:
Originally, these valances came to the Society as a single piece of yardage (56" x 30"). In 1946, the Society used the textile to make these valances for the cornices of the Beekman bedroom.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1783
eMuseum Object ID:
32202
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Napkins (11)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Each (with fringe): 18 x 18 in. (45.7 x 45.7 cm)
Description:
Set of eleven square, white linen damask table napkins with fringe on all four sides.
Object Number:
INV.14598a-k
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on reverse of each napkin (near edge): "E. A. L. / 12."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pillow sham
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 x 31 in. ( 53.3 x 78.7 cm )
Description:
Rectangular white linen pillow sham with ruffle with scalloped edge, eyelets, and whitework embroidery; intials "AL" embroidered at center of obverse; three button closure on one side.
Object Number:
INV.14648b
Marks:
embroidered: at center of obverse: "AL"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pillow sham
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 x 18 in. ( 40.6 x 45.7 cm )
Description:
Rectangular white linen pillow sham with ruffle with scalloped edge, eyelets, and whitework embroidery; three button closure on one side.
Object Number:
INV.14648a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tablecloths (2)
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
each overall: 60 x 43 1/2 in. ( 152.4 x 110.5 cm )
Description:
Two woven natural linen tablecloths with a wide white stipe along each side; lattice fringe at each end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock
Object Number:
INV.11069.1-2
Gallery Label:
According to a document found with the object this object is a carriage robe, believed to be quite old.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32192
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Handkerchief
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 12 in. ( 32.4 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Green rayon chiffon handkerchief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.173.5[dup]
Gallery Label:
This handkerchief belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
32183
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doily
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 7 in. ( 16.5 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Natural linen doily with a grid of drawn work and embroidery in the center; embroidered vine pattern around the edges; yellow bowties in each corner; machine-made lace trim; backed with yellow silk.
Object Number:
INV.1266b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32160
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Doily
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen, satin
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 7 in. ( 16.5 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Natural linen doily with a grid of drawn work and embroidery in the center; embroidered vine pattern around the edges; yellow bowties in each corner; machine-made lace trim; backed with yellow silk.
Object Number:
INV.1266a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32159
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bookmarks
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Linen, wool, silk, paper
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Overall (b): 4 × 2 7/8 in. (10.2 × 7.3 cm)
Description:
Two cross stitched bookmarks in woolen thread on linen ground, trimmed with silk ribbon on all sides and having paper affixed to the reverse, both with a single rose stem in the center and monograms across the bottom.
Object Number:
INV.1681ab
Marks:
handwritten: on back of both: "From Griffith family Bible, 5/12/41"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
32157
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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