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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1799
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1965.2800
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.2800
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1799
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: within embroidered design
Inscription: "CSN 1799 GPT" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Birds
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Cross stitched
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered, hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
19.25 (W) x 45 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
48.895 (W) x 114.3 (L)