Tablecloth
- Object Name:
- Tablecloth
- Object ID:
- 1984.052.04
- 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. Woven with white cotton warp and white linen weft; Z-twist singles. Pattern resembles the quilt pattern called "Orange Peel." Constructed from two panels of fabric and seamed up the center; selvedge width is about 26.25". Selvedge sides are turned under once and hemmed; top and bottom edges are also hemmed by hand.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-52 L-55 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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