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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1817-1850
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1968.0387
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Montgomery
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Object Number
1968.0387
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1817-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Within embroidered design
Inscription: "AW / 1817 / P 1850 H" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Cross stitched
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
18 (W) x 58 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
45.72 (W) x 147.32 (L)