1935
Place mat
Blue and white hand-woven place mat with border and fringe of white; woven by peasants of Umbrian in a traditional design still found in Umbria; this section is rich in the traditions of Saint Francis of Assisi; the trees and birds are symbolic of his communion with the birds, in his hillside retreat; this same pattern is seen as border of the tablecloths in the fresco paintings of the last supper, done by the old masters; mounted w/ related printed matter; 10.75" x 18"; Associated article “Panni Perugini - The History , Design & weaving of Old Perugian Towels”, Dorothy B.Rubel, Practical Home Economics, Oct 1934 p. 289 and postcard of t”L’Ultima Cena”, Ghirllandqio, Museo S. Marco, irenze, Printed in Italy.
Provenance:
Child, Mrs. Arthur G., Greewich, CT
Construction Label:
Complex weave
1948T 1935.293
Blue and white hand-woven place mat with border and fringe of white; woven by peasants of Umbrian in a traditional design still found in Umbria; this section is rich in the traditions of Saint Francis of Assisi; the trees and birds are symbolic of his communion with the birds, in his hillside retreat; this same pattern is seen as border of the tablecloths in the fresco paintings of the last supper, done by the old masters; mounted w/ related printed matter; 10.75" x 18"; Associated article “Panni Perugini - The History , Design & weaving of Old Perugian Towels”, Dorothy B.Rubel, Practical Home Economics, Oct 1934 p. 289 and postcard of t”L’Ultima Cena”, Ghirllandqio, Museo S. Marco, irenze, Printed in Italy.
Provenance:
Child, Mrs. Arthur G., Greewich, CT
Construction Label:
Complex weave
1948T 1935.293