Lot Essay
This set of table linen was probably made to celebrate the marriage of George Ogilvy and Margret Erskine in 1783.
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SCOTTISH, DATED 1783
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A LINEN DAMASK BANQUETING CLOTH AND TEN NAPKINS
SCOTTISH, DATED 1783
Woven with the inscription 'GEORGE OGILVY, 1783' and 'MARGRET ERSKINE, 1783' at the head and foot and in mirror image, with sprigged centre and leafy border, a ribbon tied floral bunch to the corners; together with a smaller tablecloth of the same design
The banqueting cloth 143 x 92 in. (363 x 234 cm.); the tablecloth 52 x 44 in. (132 x 110.5 cm.); the napkins 39 x 31 in. (98.5 x 80 cm.) (12)
SCOTTISH, DATED 1783
Woven with the inscription 'GEORGE OGILVY, 1783' and 'MARGRET ERSKINE, 1783' at the head and foot and in mirror image, with sprigged centre and leafy border, a ribbon tied floral bunch to the corners; together with a smaller tablecloth of the same design
The banqueting cloth 143 x 92 in. (363 x 234 cm.); the tablecloth 52 x 44 in. (132 x 110.5 cm.); the napkins 39 x 31 in. (98.5 x 80 cm.) (12)
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