ECRU RESEAU GROUND DESIGN PLACEMAT

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

ECRU RESEAU GROUND DESIGN PLACEMAT

Entry/Object ID

98.39.2.7

Description

Color: White A hand-made ecru colored reseau ground design placemat, ca. 1920s. The item has an outer border with curved lines and what may be floral patterning. A rectangular border is within this with heart-shaped designs at the corners and a curved lines within straight-line edges. At the center of the piece is a medallion with a cross or four-pointed design within a diamond-shaped pattern. At the center top and bottom are three child-like, possibly angelic, figures, while at the ends are angelic figures within a circular border. As an unused item, the artifact has no signs of wear or damage and is in good condition.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Three-dimensional, Placemats, Household linens, Placemats, Table setting and decoration, Lace and lace making

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Placemats