Historical information

Tablecloths were used as they are today for protecting and keeping a table clean and from being scratched, through use of tableware and sopping up spills. Later ones were a display of elegance to match the ornate furniture, especially white ones as they indicated the household could employ staff to keep them white.

Physical description

A white rectangular lace tablecloth, with floral and rectangular lace or crotchet style overall pattern.