Tablecloth

Object number
2010.2.1
Date
circa 1776
Description
A cream-colored square tablecloth with a diaper weave (diamond pattern), belonging to Rebecca Waterman. Two edges are finished with 1/4 inch seams, while two edges are the selvage of the cloth. A seam runs through the cloth, connecting two separate pieces together. Possibly made of cotton, flax, and/or silk. "RW 1776" is embroidered with brown thread towards the bottom center of one edge.
Credit Line
In memory of Alice Manchester and the Taber Family
Object Type
tablecloths
Related People & Organizations
Waterman, Rebecca (associated)
Williams, Roger (associated)
Field, Rebecca Waterman (associated)