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Napkin
Dutch
First quarter of the 17th century
Object Place: Haarlem (?), Holland
Medium/Technique
Linen, damask
Dimensions
7200 x 9550 cm (2834 5/8 x 3759 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Arthur Tracy Cabot Fund
Accession Number65.136
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite linen damask napkin depicting "Caritas" or Charity. Design is a reverse repeat from left to right. Condition: very good, although darns in some spots. Open-work hems. Satin of 5. Warp 32.5 (32.5 - 35) threads/cm. Weft 46.5 (43 - 48) threads/cm.