Emperor Joseph I
(1678-1711) - a napkin 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, embroidered inscription “DHD I” with crown, c. 105 x 81 cm, early 18th century, (Lu)
Exquisitely executed, museum-quality napkin.
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(1678-1711) - a napkin 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, embroidered inscription “DHD I” with crown, c. 105 x 81 cm, early 18th century, (Lu)
Exquisitely executed, museum-quality napkin.