Tablecloth
- Object Name:
- Tablecloth
- Object ID:
- 1984.052.03
- Creator:
- Whittemore, Irene (1809-1887)
- Place of Origin:
- Hancock, NH
- Date:
- 1825-1845
- Description:
- Tablecloth. Made by Irene Whittemore (1809-1887), Hancock, NH; 1825-1845. Hand-woven in a Bronson weave of diamonds; cotton warp, linen weft, Z-twist singles. Constructed of two panels of fabric and seamed up the center; the selvedge width is about 26.25". Sides are selvedge; top and bottom edges are narrow-hemmed by hand. There are a number of weaving errors.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-55 L-53.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Made by Irene Whittemore (1809-1887) of Hancock, NH, aunt of Horace W. Clyde (1828-1906) of Washington, NH, who was step great-grandfather of donor, Edward W. Colby (1914-1999).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Edward W. Colby
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