Bureau Scarf

Table scarf.

Name/Title

Bureau Scarf

Entry/Object ID

2003.16.15

Description

The bureau scarf is made of white linen and has an oval shape with large scalloped edges. The embroidery on the scarf is predominantly blue and features stylized flowers in pink, lilac, and peach, made using French knots, and a border of running stitches. The edges of the scarf are finished with a simple blue crocheted edging.

Context

Owned by a member of the Goodall family in Montpelier, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

2003.16

Source or Donor

Balham, Jean Louise Goodall (1925-2016)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1930 - 1950

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Scarf, Bureau

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Scarf, Furniture

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Furniture Coverings

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

17-1/4 in

Length

40 in

Material

Linen

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America