Antique Scandinavian Embroidered Tablecloth~ Tapestry 54 x 57 Homespun Wedding for Sale

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Antique Scandinavian Embroidered Tablecloth~ Tapestry 54 x 57 Homespun Wedding For Sale

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Antique Scandinavian Embroidered Tablecloth~ Tapestry 54 x 57 Homespun Wedding:
$175.99

Antique Scandinavian Embroidered Tablecloth
Incredible hand embroidery runs around the entire border, 2 mirrored rows run through the center and all 4 corners have matching motifs. The precision of each section matching the other is a sight to see. You can see the two halves in the Second and Third Photos
Geometric shapes and symbols in the style that informed the Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Folk art movement.
Bright Red, Blue, Yellow colors with Hearts, Tulips, Flowers
The Heart symbolizes the center of the home, Represents Love
The Tulip Represents Faith, often used on Birth, Baptism & Marriage Certificates
Set on a Dark Beige Homespun Canvas
The center of the cloth is married together with a red and white stitching. Likely the cloth was from a loom that only made cloth as big as 25 in x 25 in and so they would marry pieces together for a lager tablecloth.
Hand hemmed corners, hem stitched Borders
Probably the early 1900's. These were often Made by several family members taking turns working on it for a wedding gift.
Measures: 54 in x 57 in
Weighs 1 lb. 14 oz.
Some photos show the reverse side so you can see the hand work.
Good Antique Condition. Clean and usable. Hand washed. Lightly pressed. It has a round blemish. See the close-up photo. Minor wear from use and age. The embroidery is in excellent condition but still has the characteristics of a handmade item with age. The Cloth has characteristics of hand-loomed cotton with little "Nubby" or "Bumpy" spots. Please look over the photos.
This would look amazing on you table, or hung as a wall Tapestry
Absolutely Stunning, One a Kind! True masterpiece!