Tablecloth
- Object Name:
- Tablecloth
- Object ID:
- 1984.052.05
- 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. Probably machine-woven with a cotton warp and a mix of cotton and linen threads in the weft; diamond weave pattern. Constructed of two panels of fabric that are seamed up the center. All four sides are hemmed by hand. Originally had a decorative edging, as evidenced by hanging threads all along the edges.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-56.5 L-58.5 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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