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Tablecloth, 16th century

This is a Tablecloth. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is linen and its technique is cutwork with needle-made filling stitches (reticella) and embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 100.5 × 98.4 cm (39 9/16 × 38 3/4 in.)

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Tablecloth, 16th century; linen; H x W: 100.5 × 98.4 cm (39 9/16 × 38 3/4 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-5-45

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