Designed 1957, Finland

Designed 1957, Finland

Identifier
2007.272
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
Acquisition
Imported by Peter Breck Co., 1960s; by inheritance to owner's son; purchased by Susan Ward at internet auction, January 2007; Purchased by the MFA, March 21, 2007 / Harriet Otis Cruft Fund
Collection
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
231.1 cm (height)
149.9 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Rectangular linen damask tablecloth with pattern of crossing and intersecting lines in two tones of gray. Tampella mark ("TL" in circle) in each corner, in mirror-image. Adhesive paper labels: Tampella / Made in Finland / Linen Damask Tablecloth / No. 578, gray / 59" x 91", and "Made in Finland."