Object ID
2000.3.10
Object Name
Runner, Table
Object Collection
Date Created
1920
Measurements
31.2750200000 cm. W x 161.6075000000 cm. L Since this is a textile, the dimensions may change depending on how it is displayed., Item (Overall)
Material
Cotton
Object Entities
Counelis, Koula (is related to)
Counelis, Mae (is related to)
Access Points
Object Description
Long, off-white table runner with a floral lace design. The design has an oval shape in the middle with flowers. On either side, there are two shapes that look like butterflies. Each of the short sides has a scalloped edge. There is a floral design throughout the entire runner.
Origin
This was made with hand-tatted lace.

This belonged to the donor's mother Koula (Lazou) Counelis who came to America to marry the donor's father, Antonio Counelis in Chicago Heights, IL. She was born in Karistos, Eubea, Greece. After Chicago Heights, her and her husband moved to Berwyn, IL, where she lived for 44 years and died at the age of 96. The linen was manufactured, while the cotton border was handmade.

Tatting is using a series of knots and loops to make the fabric more durable. It was made to imitate point lace.
Rights and Reproduction
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Citation
Runner, Table, 1920, Koula Lazou Counelis, National Hellenic Museum, https://collections.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/Detail/objects/6751. Accessed 04/19/24.