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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1797
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1967.1472
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.1472
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1797
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Worked in drawn thread panel
Inscription: "ANG 1797" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Drawn work
- Dresden work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
12.87 (W) x 47 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
32.7 (W) x 119.38 (L)