RENTICELLA NAPKIN

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

RENTICELLA NAPKIN

Entry/Object ID

98.39.3.19

Description

Color: Pink A Renticella Italian handmade napkin, ca. 1920s. The piece, which has a pinkish cast to it, has an outer edge of open work, featuring three joined loops. The main portion of the piece is a plain panel with a pierced border and, at one corner, an open work area with ringed and spoked circles, two eight-pointed flower (or star) designs and a human figure with arms curved downward and the hands resting at the hips. Being previously unused, the artifact has no damage or wear and is in good condition.

Lexicon

Search Terms

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

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Napkins