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Napkin Ring

This is a napkin ring. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is linen, silk, metal beads and its technique is counted stitch embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper. It is credited Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.5 × 6.2 cm (6 1/2 × 2 7/16 in.)

It is inscribed

At top: Bon Appetit

Cite this object as

Napkin Ring; linen, silk, metal beads; H x W: 16.5 × 6.2 cm (6 1/2 × 2 7/16 in.); Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper; 1957-180-53

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