Doily

Object number
2000.26.1-.10
Date
December 4 1883
Description
Ten linen doilies of hemstitched and fringed linen. 2000.26.1-.4 are printed with the head of George Washington and text around all four sides. 2000.26.5-.10 are hand embroidered with the head of Washington in red and the text in blue. Text reads 'commemorative feast in honor of the one hundredth anniversary of Washington's farewell to his officers, Fraunces Tavern, long room Tuesday Dec. 4, 1883. Thought to have been made in Newport at the cottage industries.
Materials
linen
Subjects
Fraunces Tavern
Related People & Organizations
Washington, George (associated)