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Maker(s):Ashley, Gertrude Porter
Culture:American (1858-1936)
Title:table mat
Type:Textile; Household Accessory
Materials:textile: linen
Place Made:United States; Massachusetts; Deerfield
Measurements:overall: 28 in x 28 in; 71.12 cm x 71.12 cm
Accession Number:  HD V.065
Credit Line:Gift of Miss Elizabeth Childs
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Linen table mat with blue embroidery made by Gertrude Porter Ashley (1858-1936) who was an early member of the Society of Deerfield Industries, member of the Deerfield Blue and White Society, and maker of raffia baskets for the Society of Deerfield Industries. This piece was not done for the Society since an embroidered "D" is not placed within a spinning wheel.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Linen

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