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Title:napkin
Date Made:1800-1900
Type:Household Accessory; Food Service
Materials:textile: bleached (white) satin and plain weave (damask) linen
Measurements:Overall: 21 in x 22 in; 53.3 cm x 55.9 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2013.31.6.1
Credit Line:Gift of Ruth B. McDowell
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
One of two linen damask napkins. Selvage widht, with top and bottom hemmed. Linen has always been an ideal choice for domestic textiles including napkins and towels. It is strong when wet, and takes bleaching well for a refreshed apeparance. The variation in weaves from a damask weave assist in absorbency, as well as make these napkins somewhat reversible for longer life.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Linen

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