Description:
Rectangular napkin made from white, a medium to finely woven, plain weave linen. The napkin is marked in ink "Persis Howe" on one edge. Hemmed on top and bottom, selvage each side. A note attached to piece reads "Persis Howe, sister/ of Nancy Howe, / Julia A. Watson's/ grandmother / b. June 3, 1789. d. May 27,/ 1872, unmarried in North / Brookfield"

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Linen

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