Paper placemat with Japanese theme

placemat

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS - HOUSEHOLD ACCESSORIES
USA, CT, New London
1898-02-02
paper
overall: 13-3/4 x 13-3/4 in.

Placemat; paper placemat with scalloped edges and Japanese theme, three figures in kimonos with what appears to be a brazier and small table with bowls or tea cups and cherry blossoms across the top (other implements of a traditional tea ceremony are missing so this probably does not depict a tea ceremony); handwritten in middle "Feb 1st 1898/ New London Veteran Fireman/ Association Annual Supper/ First meeting in Jibboom Club Room".

2003.82.43