Artifact Detail
Placemat
Under Consideration To Be Deaccessioned
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| Artifact #:Â I2018.002.082 Dimensions: W 61 X L 62 cm Weight: 109.7 g Medium: Textile, paper Condition: Fair; Lettering is peeling, stained on reverse. Condition Report Year: 2018 |
Description: Multi-colored circular piece of textile with lace fringe and handcut center ornament. It is assembled with a series of pennants depicting warships from the 1st half of the 20th century, predominantly from the United States. Donation came with photograph of donor, Bruce Nye, at gravesite of maker, Hulda J. Martenson in Kennebunkport, Maine, two photographs of Hulda with family, and wikipedia articles about some vessels depicted on placemat. Inscription/Marks: a series of pennants depicting warships from the 1st half of the 20th century, predominantly from the United States, with vessel types and tonnage. Date/Period:Â Late 1800s-early 1900s Provenance:Â Hulda J. Martenson Maker/Artist: Hulda J. Martenson Maker/Artist Dates: 1867-1951 Maker Birthplace: Volmos, Sweden. Died in Kenneb Maker Nationality: Swedish Source: Hulda J. Martenson |