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American, Belgian and Whitlock Family Symbols Tablecloth

Object Details

Description
This round tablecloth is decorated with the American and Belgian shields, and the Whitlock family crest. Mr. Brand Whitlock was the American envoy and later ambassador to Belgium from 1914 to 1921. Mrs. Brand Whitlock worked tirelessly on behalf of the Belgian lace makers during World War I.
The center of the tablecloth is Old Flanders style bobbin lace with needle lace ground. The same lace pattern is used in TE*T14468A and TE*T14468B. A wide border of point de Venise style needle lace surrounds the four shields. Belgian lace makers made this tablecloth during World War I.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
described
Whitlock, Ella Brainerd
referenced
Whitlock, Brand
facilitator
Hoover, Herbert
maker
unknown
made during
1914-1918
Credit Line
Gift of Vicomtesse de Beughem
Physical Description
cotton (overall material)
bobbin and needle laces (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 28 1/2 in; 72.39 cm
Object Name
lace
table topper
war lace
Object Type
lace

Featured In

  • World War One Laces
  • Women in World War I:Belgian War Lace
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