Napkins (2)

ca. 1816

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Linen

Each: 25 1/2 × 26 1/2 in. (64.8 × 67.3 cm)

Gift of C. D. R. Mann, 1952

INV.1257.1-2

These two napkins were made from flax spun by the donor's grandmother, Elizabeth Evans Reynolds about 1816. They were not woven by her. Elizabeth Evans was born in December of 1789.

DescriptionTwo natural spun and woven linen napkins with a checkerboard pattern and striped border; initials, "7/ E E" over an arrow embroidered in blue thread at top center.

MarkingsIdentification: embroidered at top center,"7/ E E" over an arrow in blue thread.

ClassificationsTEXTILES