Tablecloth c. 19th century

"Tablecloth" is an anonymous, 19th-century textile from the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The white cotton fabric is woven with thin red stripes, and a single vertical band features intricate red embroidery of floral and geometric motifs. This type of textile, likely used as a tablecloth or other household textile, exemplifies traditional embroidery techniques and craftsmanship, demonstrating the artistic talent and skill present in anonymous creations of the period.