Napkin
Category
Textiles
Date
1900 - 1920
Materials
Cotton damask
Measurements
560 mm (W); 580 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1151967.1
Summary
Napkin. One of two white cotton damask napkins with neo-classical design border of swags and medallions against a diapered backgrounds. The border design contains swags and medallions. The structure is of a length of damask, turned under at the ends and hemmed with a row of machine lockstitch. A woven label tape reading A. VOSPER is hand sewn into one corner.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On reverse edge of napkin on a sewn in label: A VOSPER