Tea Towel Corner Inserts

Identifier

2023.MCV.06.021

Title

Tea Towel Corner Inserts

Creator

Unknown

Date

Unknown

Description

Two tea towel corner inserts, measuring 2 inches x 7 inches at widest dimensions. The V-shaped pieces are made using a filet crochet technique, mixing open and closed mesh to create the silhouette of grape leaves, vines, and grapes as decoration. These items are similar to item 2023.MCV.06.009.

Contributor

Maria C. Vallejo

Type

decorative corner

Rights Holder

George A. Leinonen

Material

cotton

Measurements

2" x 7"

Technique

cotton

A Note from the Contributor

Maria C. Vallejo: Crochet Corner Inserts, generally sewn in the corners of tea towels. Beauty, cleanliness, and order were meaningful and a source of pride for housewives.

Condition

good

Citation

Unknown, “Tea Towel Corner Inserts,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed July 19, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/35253.

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