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Napkin

Dutch
Second half of the 17th century, probably before 1681.
Object Place: Holland (?)

Medium/Technique Linen, damask
Dimensions 81.5 x 111.5 cm (32 1/16 x 43 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Arthur Tracy Cabot Fund
Accession Number65.163
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWhite linen damask napkin showing grapes and the coats of arms of v Essen v Varick. In the four corners the crowned coat of arms van Essen are woven in quartered with the arms van Varick. Design is a reverse repeat. Condition: excellent. Satin of . Warp 38.5 (37-42) threads/cm. Weft 40 (36.5-42.5) threads/cm.