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- Tablecloth, 1950-1955 -
- 1950-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Tablecloth, 1950-1955
- Christmas Bridge Table Set, 1950-1960 - By the mid-20th century, disposable paper party goods decorated with seasonal images added a convenient, and inexpensive, touch to holiday celebrations--while making cleanup easier.
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Bridge Table Set, 1950-1960
By the mid-20th century, disposable paper party goods decorated with seasonal images added a convenient, and inexpensive, touch to holiday celebrations--while making cleanup easier.
- Christmas Bridge Table Set, 1950-1960 - By the mid-20th century, disposable paper party goods decorated with seasonal images added a convenient, and inexpensive, touch to holiday celebrations--while making cleanup easier.
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Bridge Table Set, 1950-1960
By the mid-20th century, disposable paper party goods decorated with seasonal images added a convenient, and inexpensive, touch to holiday celebrations--while making cleanup easier.
- Christmas Bridge Table Set, 1950-1960 - By the mid-20th century, disposable paper party goods decorated with seasonal images added a convenient, and inexpensive, touch to holiday celebrations--while making cleanup easier.
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Bridge Table Set, 1950-1960
By the mid-20th century, disposable paper party goods decorated with seasonal images added a convenient, and inexpensive, touch to holiday celebrations--while making cleanup easier.
- Tablecloth, circa 1900 - In the 1890s, artists and designers in Europe and the United States attempted to create a modern aesthetic for the 20th century. The decorative style that emerged, Art Nouveau, reached its peak of popularity in 1900. This tablecloth features characteristic elements of Art Nouveau design: bold color contrasts, undulating "whiplash" lines, and stylized botanical motifs.
- circa 1900
- Collections - Artifact
Tablecloth, circa 1900
In the 1890s, artists and designers in Europe and the United States attempted to create a modern aesthetic for the 20th century. The decorative style that emerged, Art Nouveau, reached its peak of popularity in 1900. This tablecloth features characteristic elements of Art Nouveau design: bold color contrasts, undulating "whiplash" lines, and stylized botanical motifs.
- "Food for Thought" Tablecloth, 1936-1940 - Marguerita Mergentime (1894-1941) created table linens that she hoped would provoke conservations; her "Food for Thought" tablecloth, sold at Lord & Taylor department store, featured common phrases and political slogans to do just that. Mergentime was known for her bold and colorful Modernist textiles, which were often inspired by American culture.
- 1936-1940
- Collections - Artifact
"Food for Thought" Tablecloth, 1936-1940
Marguerita Mergentime (1894-1941) created table linens that she hoped would provoke conservations; her "Food for Thought" tablecloth, sold at Lord & Taylor department store, featured common phrases and political slogans to do just that. Mergentime was known for her bold and colorful Modernist textiles, which were often inspired by American culture.
- Christmas Bridge Table Set, 1950-1960 - By the mid-20th century, disposable paper party goods decorated with seasonal images added a convenient, and inexpensive, touch to holiday celebrations--while making cleanup easier.
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Bridge Table Set, 1950-1960
By the mid-20th century, disposable paper party goods decorated with seasonal images added a convenient, and inexpensive, touch to holiday celebrations--while making cleanup easier.
- Tablecloth, 1920-1950 -
- 1920-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Tablecloth, 1920-1950
- New York World's Fair Souvenir Tablecloth, 1939 - The 1939-40 New York World's Fair - themed "Building the World of Tomorrow" - encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park attracted 45 million visitors. Many fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this colorful tablecloth depicting the fairgrounds.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
New York World's Fair Souvenir Tablecloth, 1939
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair - themed "Building the World of Tomorrow" - encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. The fair in New York City's Flushing Meadows-Corona Park attracted 45 million visitors. Many fairgoers returned home with souvenirs, such as this colorful tablecloth depicting the fairgrounds.
- Tablecloth, 1955-1965 -
- 1955-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Tablecloth, 1955-1965