Parlor tablecloth made by Mrs. A. Pearson (Hannah), c. 1890s, 1900

Name/Title

Parlor tablecloth made by Mrs. A. Pearson (Hannah), c. 1890s, 1900

Entry/Object ID

1987.78.4

Description

Acc. No. 87.78.4 Subject Category: Textiles Date or Period: C. 1890's, 1900 Object: Tablecloth Description: Decorative parlor tablecloth resembling a patchwork quilt composed of different pieces of silk fabric, hand sewn. Center motif of crocheted squares (gold, blue & white) and flowers (fabricated from edging). History of Object: Parlor tablecloth made by Mrs. August Pearson, old-time resident of Alameda. Acquired from: Mrs. Leonard Loeb Date: 10-20-1987