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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1891
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mifflin; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2013.0031.175
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle
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Object Number
2013.0031.175
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework) - Collection of Pastor Frederick S. Weiser
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mifflin; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
From the "Nebraska" or "White Top" Amish community.
Date
1891
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Within embroidered design
Inscription: "18 LY 91" (embroidered thread)
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on fabric label, reverse
Inscription: "2013.31.175" (ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Cross stitched
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
14 (W) x 45 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.56 (W) x 114.3 (L)
Measurement Notes
Overall length includes fringe at the bottom.