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Napkin with London and William III, King of England
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Napkin with London and William III, King of England

anonymous · c. 1689 - c. 1699 · satijnbinding; damask; linen (material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Linen damask napkin with London and an English king. Central field: the symmetrically doubled pattern shows, from bottom to top, four scenes: 1 A city view with the Tower and a text band with LONDON. 2 The city coat of arms with the Cross of St. George and a sword in a quarter, wreathed and held by two angels. 3 A king (William III) is seated on a horse walking, with scepter, crown, long wig, and cuffs à bottes from the last quarter of the century. Above it, a text band with KONIG IN ENGELAND; on the saddlecloth a W. 4 A crowned coat of arms: 1 and 4 England, 2 Scotland, 3 Ireland. Standing and lying borders: single running vine with cherries and flowers; outside: block border. Corners: diagonal outward damask. Satin 5 binding.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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napkinLondon
Credit lineServet met Londen en Willem III, koning van Engeland. c. 1689 - c. 1699. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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