Emperor Joseph I
(1678-1711) – a large banquet tablecloth from the Court Linen Room (‘Hofwäschekammer’), linen damask, centre with woven portrait of Emperor Joseph I and inscription Josephus, corners with imperial double eagle, borders with trophies of arms, scattered fruit pattern, c. 550 x 270 cm, early 18th century, (Lu)
Exquisitely executed, museum-quality tablecloth.
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(1678-1711) – a large banquet tablecloth from the Court Linen Room (‘Hofwäschekammer’), linen damask, centre with woven portrait of Emperor Joseph I and inscription Josephus, corners with imperial double eagle, borders with trophies of arms, scattered fruit pattern, c. 550 x 270 cm, early 18th century, (Lu)
Exquisitely executed, museum-quality tablecloth.