Pulled Thread Embroidered Tablecloth with Laurel Leaves

2023.MCV.09.063

Pulled Thread Embroidered Tablecloth with Laurel Leaves

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A linen tablecloth measuring approximately 50 inches square. The tablecloth features elaborate pulled thread lace and white on white embroidery techniques. Each corner has triangular pulled thread lace in an “x” and “o” repeating pattern. The center of the piece has a large diamond pulled thread lace frame. There is a white on white laurel leaf design embroidered around the diamond in the center. The design is similar to 2023.MCV.09.068 and 2023.MCV.09.069

Maria C. Vallejo

Tablecloth

George A. Leinonen

50" Square

Pulled Thread; Embroidery

Maria C. Vallejo: Openwork on linen or pulled thread, as it is also known, requires precise cutting of the warp and woof. It is not easy to create what this picture shows us. Patient hands, meditative moments, extreme care, and serious dedication to cut and not pull the thread beyond the precise point to reach the perfect place defines the angles and edges of the embroidery in the voided spaces created after pulling threads in both directions. This lovely and majestic tablecloth speaks of how it was honored, appreciated, and respected by its owner. Try to find a hole mended with the utmost care. 

Good; small tear on the left side

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