Floral Embroidered Placemat

Identifier

2023.MCV.02.006

Title

Floral Embroidered Placemat

Creator

"Betsy"

Date

1929-1939

Contributor

Maria C. Vallejo

Type

Placemat

Rights Holder

George A. Leinonen

Description

A placemat, approximately 12 inches x 14 inches, featuring a pink crochet border. The fabric is a light tan color, and the embroidery features two brown baskets with large green bows, filled with three pink flowers each. The baskets are connected with a black straight-stitch border between them. The crochet border is a white and pink scalloped edge. 

Measurements

12"x14"

Technique

Crochet, Embroidery

A Note from the Contributor

Maria C. Vallejo: An Invitation To Her Table I suspect this very feminine placemat was one of several in her home. She loved to have tea with "the girls."

Condition

Good

Citation

"Betsy", “Floral Embroidered Placemat,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed June 21, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/35115.

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