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vintage linens
Guardialfiera, Molise, Italy
Date: made in the 1930s
Notes: This home-spun linen towel was embroidered by the contributor's mother, Angelica Palazzo. The towel is very much a part of the household -- it decorates the walls of one of her rooms. Photo: Mary Melfi.
Contributed by: Rita Palazzo

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vintage tablecloths
Guardialfiera, Molise, Italy
Date: made in the 1930s
Notes: This home spun, hand embroidered tablecloth with matching napkins was made by the contributor's mother, Angelica Palazzo, for her linen trousseau. The tablecloth is used for very special occasions.
      Photo: Olga Palazzo.
Contributed by: Olga Palazzo

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Guardialfiera, Molise, Italy
Date: made in the 1930s
Notes: The doily was hand-embroidered by the contributor's mother, Angelica Palazzo for her linen trousseau. It is placed for viewing in one of the contributor's rooms.
Contributed by: Maria Bracaglia

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