White rectangular lace tablecloth, with a floral pattern and a rectangle shape in the centre with an oval floral design.tablecloths, cloths, textiles, table linen

Rectangular white linen cloth with white embroidered grapes/vines and crosses. The hem is edged with narrow grosgrain ribbon.

Tablecloths were used to protect the table from damage when in use with cutlery, chinaware and general use. More decorative white cloths were used for special occasions and to show general position in society or wealth. The trousseau of a young woman in the 1900's consisted essentially of how many tablecloths she had collected - her dowry in many ways showed the more linen she had the wealthier she was. Included were napkins, bed linens, tea towels and various cloths for every household function and were to sustain the bride and her future family throughout their lifetime together.A white lace rectangular tablecloth with a floral pattern and wide scalloped edge.tablecloths, cloths, table linen, household textiles

Tablecloths were used to protect the table from wear and damage through constant use.A cream coloured small square tablecloth with embroidered edge and centre panels.tablecloths, table linen, table accessories, soft furnishings

Almost square white, cotton supper cloth, with two 1" and one 2" wide lacy lines all around the tablecloth.table linen., household textiles., tableware, gibson collection