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Napkin
Flemish
About 1674
Object Place: Flanders
Medium/Technique
Linen, damask
Dimensions
73 x 101.5 cm (28 3/4 x 39 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Arthur Tracy Cabot Fund
Accession Number65.148
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite linen damask napkin showing the conquest of the city of Grave, 1764. Inscription: (from bottom upwards:) The citizens of Grave thanking his highness for their liberation; Long live our victorious Prince of Orange. Design is a reverse repeat from left to right. Condition excellent. Satin of 5. Warp 30 (28-31) threads/cm. Weft 22-24 (-28) threads/cm.