Tablecloth
Shamrock Linens
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Linen damask
Measurements
2280 mm (Width); 3600 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Republic of Ireland
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 18045.4
Summary
White linen damask dining tablecloth, one of a second pair in unused condition. Tied with green ribbon which has a small white label, printed in green, stuck on which reads 'Made in Ireland / All Pure Linen'. Woven into the damask on one edge are the words 'Irish Woven Linen Damask'. Marked in ink on one edge 3 yds x 2½. Wrapped in a sheet of brown paper, tied up with string which has a paper label tied on reading 'Table Cloths / 1 3yds x 2½ or 9 x 7½ / 1 3½ x 2½ or 10½ x 7½'.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Marks and inscriptions
SHAMROCK LINENS. Finest of Irish Linens - S115 90 ins x 12ins.
Makers and roles
Shamrock Linens