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Napkin (Netherlands)

This is a Napkin. It is dated 1645 and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is linen and its technique is damask. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 99 × 75 cm (39 in. × 29 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Woven inscription: Camminga Ockinga Anno 1645 Grovestins Iongem Anno 1645

Cite this object as

Napkin (Netherlands); linen; H x W: 99 × 75 cm (39 in. × 29 1/2 in.); 1984-82-10

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