Object Number 2000.0047

Object Name

Towel (Decorated hand towel)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Herdeg in memory of Louise Coolidge Carpenter

Creator (Role)

M. Martin (Maker)

Place of Origin

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

Date

1836

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Within embroidered design; "M M 1836"
2. Label; Sewn on label; "2000.0047" (ink)

Materials

Linen; Silk; Cotton

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (plain), Cross stitched

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

58 (L) , 17.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

147.32 (L) , 43.815 (W)

Measurement Notes

The measurements include the fringe and loops.

Object Description

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