Napkin, Medium: linen Technique: 4&1 satin damask, White damask napkin has a vertically symmetrical field filled with crab, seal and various fish plus the coat of arms of the parents of Grovestins and Camminga. Side borders have a series of nautical symbols. Bottom border has mermaids, fish and the moon. Top border has mermaids, mermen and the sun., Lucia Van Grovestins married Taco Van Camminga in 1638. Their names in the inscription is followed by the maiden name of each of their mothers., Netherlands, 1645, woven textiles, Napkin

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