Name/Title
TableclothEntry/Object ID
1951.18Description
White linen tablecloth woven in a 5-harness spot weave with a repeating diamond pattern. It is hemmed on all 4 sides with a 1-inch hem. One corner is both inked and stamped with the initials "ACG".Context
Made by Hannah Patience Bliss of Calais, Vermont
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
Tablecloth, linen warp singles. Bronson Weaver in sort of an overshot patterns (extended diamonds) Six to eight harness weave, center seam construction. 50 t/I, Circa 1805. very early, beautifully woven. ACG RCO later owners.Acquisition
Accession
1951.18Source or Donor
Gilman, Mrs. A. G.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist
Bliss, Hannah Patience (1768-1851)Date made
circa 1805Place
Town
CalaisCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
TableclothNomenclature Primary Object Term
Linen, TableNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
58 inLength
62 in