Designed 1962, Finland
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Designed 1962, Finland
- Identifier
- 2007.297
- Transfer of custody
- MFA Boston
- Acquisition
- Imported by Peter Breck Co., 1960s; by inheritance to owner's son; purchased at internet auction, January 2007; Gift to the MFA, March 21, 2007 / Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Van Siclen, Jr.
- Collection
- Technique
- Embroidery 53%
- Embroidery 85%
- Depiction
- Floral motif 58%
- Floral motif 58%
- Dimension
- 231.1 cm (height)149.9 cm (width)
- Production time
- Production place
- Type of object
Description
Rectangular linen damask tablecloth with pattern of blue roses on pale blue ground in the center (colors achieved by mixing blue and beige threads). Tampella mark ("TL" in circle) in the center of each end. Adhesive paper label: Tampella / Made in Finland / Linen Damask Tablecloth / No. 593, blue / 59" x 91" Design commissioned by the Stockmann department store, Helsinki, to celebrate its centenary in 1962.
