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Towel (Show towel)
Decorated Hand Towel
Lydia Kurtz
1846
Category
Textiles
Creator/Artist/Maker
Lydia Kurtz (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2016.0023.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Don and Trish Herr
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Complete Details
Object Number
2016.0023.003
Object Name
Towel (Show towel)
Title
Decorated Hand Towel
Category
Textiles
Creator (Role)
Lydia Kurtz (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; United States; North America
Date
1846
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Center Top Edge of Towel
Inscription: “Lydia / Kurtz / 1846”
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
Techniques
- Cross stitched
Construction Description
Wool cross-stitch count thread embroidery on plain weave cotton and a leno cotton panel. 3 panels
Dimensions (inches)
19.5 (W) x 61 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
49.53 (W) x 154.94 (L)