Collection Highlights
Mrs. William Walton (1708-1786)
ca. 1750
1902.4
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tablecloth
Object name
Tablecloth
Date
1770-1780
Medium
Linen
Dimensions
Overall: 32 x 36 1/4 in. ( 81.3 x 92.1 cm )
Description
Nearly square handwoven white linen damask tablecloth, two edges are hemmed, the other two have selvage; the tablecloth is worked in a checkerboard pattern.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. F. Maurice Newton
Object Number
1947.119
Gallery Label
This tablecloth was woven by Hannah Gaut, the donor's great-grandmother.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
