Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tablecloth
Object Number:
1947.119
Date:
1770-1780
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 32 x 36 1/4 in. ( 81.3 x 92.1 cm )
Description:
Nearly square handwoven white linen damask tablecloth, two edges are hemmed, the other two have selvage; the tablecloth is worked in a checkerboard pattern.
Gallery Label:
This tablecloth was woven by Hannah Gaut, the donor's great-grandmother.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F. Maurice Newton
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
