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Napkin (Netherlands), early 17th century

This is a Napkin. It is dated early 17th century and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is linen and its technique is damask. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 100.5 × 76.5 cm (39 9/16 × 30 1/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Woven in corners: Hertaing Zoete Van Laeke; embroidered in one corner: GL 22

Cite this object as

Napkin (Netherlands), early 17th century; linen; H x W: 100.5 × 76.5 cm (39 9/16 × 30 1/8 in.); 1984-82-1

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