This set exemplifies the tradition of Irish linen craftsmanship, featuring a double damask weave with a stylized floral pattern. Produced in mid-20th-century Ireland, the tablecloth and accompanying twelve napkins reflect the period’s emphasis on refined domestic textiles, combining durability with aesthetic elegance. The hand-hemmed edges and meticulous weaving demonstrate the artisanal skill inherent in Irish linen production, making this ensemble both a functional and decorative object in the domestic sphere.
-Size: 72in x 96in; napkins 22inx22in
-Materials: Irish linen, double damask weave
-Provenance: mid-20th century
-Made in: Ireland
-Notes: made for Dayton’s Department Store, Minneapolis
This set exemplifies the tradition of Irish linen craftsmanship, featuring a double damask weave with a stylized floral pattern. Produced in mid-20th-century Ireland, the tablecloth and accompanying twelve napkins reflect the period’s emphasis on refined domestic textiles, combining durability with aesthetic elegance. The hand-hemmed edges and meticulous weaving demonstrate the artisanal skill inherent in Irish linen production, making this ensemble both a functional and decorative object in the domestic sphere.
-Size: 72in x 96in; napkins 22inx22in
-Materials: Irish linen, double damask weave
-Provenance: mid-20th century
-Made in: Ireland
-Notes: made for Dayton’s Department Store, Minneapolis