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Napkin
Flemish
about 1705
Object Place: Flanders
Medium/Technique
Linen, damask
Dimensions
79.5 x 104 cm (31 5/16 x 40 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Arthur Tracy Cabot Fund
Accession Number65.159
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite linen damask napkin depicting the conquest of Barcelona by Charles of Austria; inscriptions: BARCELONA DEVICTA EST PER CAROLVM 9A OCTOBRIS 1705, CAROLVS III AVSTRIE ARCHIDVX; design is a reverse repeat from left to right. Condition: very good; some minor repairs. Satin of 5cm: warp 31 (30-32) threads/cm. Weft 30 (27-32) threads/cm.