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Three vining strands of flowers run the length of this tablecloth .
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Cultural Objects, Textiles

Applique Tablecloth

People
Maker/Creator: Alice Peterman Tise
Date
1960s
Places
Floyd (Courthouse District)
Material/Medium

Polyester, cotton

Specifications
  • Length: 100 inches
  • Width: 63 inches
Description

Bright pastel cotton fabric is used to create the flora on this polyester tablecloth. Three flowering vines run the length of the cloth while bands of flowers finish off the ends. Individual flowers with stems and leaves are appliqued along the edge of each long side.

Keywords
Applique, tablecloth
Bio Sketch

Alice Sheffey Peterman Tise (1888-1969) was used to entertaining as the wife of a minister and active community leader. She and her husband, the Rev. J. Marshall Tise, lived on Oxford Street in Floyd and reared their daughters Virginia, Marguerite, and Jessie there.