Object Number 2013.0031.160

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

Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

Southeastern PA.

Date

1795

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; within drawn work embroidery; "1795" (embroidered thread)
2. Label; Sewn on fabric label, reverse; "2013.31.160" (ink)

Materials

Linen; Wool

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (plain), Cross stitched, Drawn work, Dresden work

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

62 (L) , 18.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

157.48 (L) , 46.355 (W)

Measurement Notes

Length includes fringe.

Object Description

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