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Pattern, Needlework

Object number2008.105.3 a,b

Datec. 1930

OriginPescocostanzo, Italy

MediumLinen; paper; ink

Credit LineGift of Antonella Di Ianni

DescriptionNapkin pattern with linen napkin made from pattern. Pattern: Square paper ten napkin pattern on blue paper background, mounted on linen cloth. Multiple pin holes along pattern lines. Napkin: Square linen bobbin lace tea napkin. Solid center with decorative lace along edges.Dimensions(a) Width: 9.5 ; Length: 8.25
(b) W: 8.125; L: 8.875

Inscriptions(a)
Handwritten text in blue ink on top center, "Sciullo Pasqualina"; same ink on center back, of numbers.
Historical NotesBobbin lace pattern for a tea napkin, created in Pescocostanzo, Italy, birthplace of donor Antonella Di Ianni. The pattern belonged to a woman in the town, who gave it to the donor's mother, Pasqualina del Duca Zappa. The napkin was made by Pasqualina, who gave the piece to the donor when she got married. Donor Antonella Di Ianni came to Pittsburgh in 1959, and worked for Horne's Department Store as a seamstress. She has worked as a master lacemaker in the Pittsburgh area, having learnt the craft when she was a young girl in Italy.

Previous owner Pasqualina del Duca Zappa

Related institution Joseph Horne Company (1849 - 1994)

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