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Napkin with a floral pattern
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Napkin with a floral pattern

anonymous · c. 1750 · satijnbinding; damask; linen (material)

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

About this work

Linen damask napkin with a floral pattern. Among others: rose, ranunculus, lily of the valley, carnation, tulip; with stems slanting and arranged in opposing rows. Standing border: thin flowing volute scrolls, to which among others cup-shaped flowers, poppy, chrysanthemum, aquilegia are attached, and is bounded by large asymmetrical rocaille motifs, directed from the corners toward the center. Around: block border.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
napkin
Credit lineServet met een bloempatroon. c. 1750. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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