Name/Title
TableclothEntry/Object ID
1951.28.1Description
White linen tablecloth with knotted fringe on all 4 sides. The fabric is woven in a Whigh rose pattern. The tablecloth is made from 2 widths of fabric, seamed along the center.Context
Made by Betsey French of Peru, Vermont.
From notes by an unknown evaluator of various fabric items in the VHS collection:
"Tablecloth, cotton warp single, spun and linen weft singles, overshot construction Whig Rose 40-50/inch, Four harness weave, center seam. Fringe applied later, early 19th century, first quarter. Beautiful condition, linen shiny from use."Acquisition
Accession
1951.28Source or Donor
Willey, Carrie E. (1876-1969)Acquisition Method
LoanMade/Created
Artist
French, Betsey Howard (1797-1839)Place
Town
PeruCounty
Bennington 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 Materials