Floral pattern crocheted napkin ring. Flower in center with ruffled edges on outer circle. Crocheted band across the back which then holds the napkin.
Collection
Wildwood Historic Center [primary collection]
Acquisition
Accession
1971.070
Source or Donor
070 Mrs. Harold Fouts
Acquisition Method
Gift
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Ring, Napkin
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service Accessories
Nomenclature Class
Food Service T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Dimensions
Diameter
3 in
Dimension Notes
When laid flat.
Location
Cabinet
Sideboard
Wall
West Wall
Room
Dining Room
Floor
First Floor
Building
Wildwood House
Condition
Overall Condition
Very Good
Provenance
Notes
Victorians used napkin rings to identify individual napkins. This saved on laundry. On special occasions such as Christmas or weddings these were given as gifts and often engraved. These were a particularly Victorian invention. To remove pull napkins toward user then place holder to left side of place setting.
