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Table cover
1947-1960
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
Museum Object Number
1960.1241
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1960.1241
Object Name
Table cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This table cover was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously believed to have been woven between 1680 and 1700, this fabric was probably woven between 1675 and 1725 in Europe.
Date
1947-1960
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "1960.1241/(on chest 57.54)/[over] OYSTER/BAY/RM" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
- Bast fiber (linen or hemp)
Techniques
- Woven (velvet)
- Stamped
Dimensions (inches)
37 (W) x 16.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
93.98 (W) x 42.545 (L)