2013.0031.171 Towel, view 1
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Towel (Decorated hand towel)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Needlework)

  • Place of Origin:

    Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Materials:

    Linen

  • Techniques:

    Embroidered, Woven (plain), Cross stitched

  • Museum Object Number:

    2013.0031.171


  • Complete Details



Object Number

2013.0031.171

Object Name

Towel (Decorated hand towel)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle

Place of Origin

Mifflin, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

"Nebraska" or "White Top" Amish community.

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; within embroidered design; "1861 MH FK / 19 LYZ 73" (embroidered thread)

Materials

Linen

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (plain), Cross stitched

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

Dimensions (centimeters)

Object Description

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