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Napkin
Dutch
1662
Object Place: Haarlem (?), Dutch
Medium/Technique
Linen, damask
Dimensions
4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Arthur Tracy Cabot Fund
Accession Number65.147
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite linen damask napkin showing fish and seamonsters. Design is a reverse repeat from left to right. Condition: excellent, apart from selvedges which have been repaired in several places. The upper and lower border is inscribed: JANCKE CORNELIS 1662. Satin of 5. Warp 40 (39-41) threads/cm. Weft 52 (44-60) threads/cm.