Tablecloth
Object number2015.106.1
Artist
Temple Israel Sisterhood
Date1947-1950
OriginUniontown, PA
MediumFabric/Thread
Credit LineGift of Deborah David
DescriptionRectangular white tablecloth with blue embroidered names. Tablecloth is made up of twelve (12) square white napkins sewn together; the napkins have a checkerboard pattern at center with plaid around perimeter. Embroidery style and arrangement of names differs within each square; shapes include the Star of David, names within circles, and names spiraling out from center point.Dimensions80.5 x 96 in. (204.5 x 243.8 cm)InscriptionsNames are hand embroidered in blue thread.
[See 2015.106 object file for list of names.]
Historical NotesTablecloth from Temple Israel Sisterhood in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, embroidered with the names from the Uniontown Jewish Community.
Related institution
Beth El Auxiliary of Masontown
Related institution
Council of Jewish Women
Related institution
Uniontown Council of Jewish Women
On View
Not on view
1952-1954
c. 1961
Beth Israel Congregation
1960
1943-1944
Mount Washington Woman’s Club
1974-2012