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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1795
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
2013.0031.160
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle
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Object Number
2013.0031.160
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework) - Collection of Pastor Frederick S. Weiser
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Southeastern PA.
Date
1795
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: within drawn work embroidery
Inscription: "1795" (embroidered thread)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on fabric label, reverse
Inscription: "2013.31.160" (ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Cross stitched
- Drawn work
- Dresden work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
18.25 (W) x 62 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
46.355 (W) x 157.48 (L)
Measurement Notes
Length includes fringe.