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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Catharina B. Weidman
1810
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Catharina B. Weidman (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.1142
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1142
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Catharina B. Weidman (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin is probably Lancaster County based on family location.
Date
1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Within embroidered design
Inscription: "CATHARINA / BWEIDMAN" (embroidered thread)
Type: Inscription
Location: Within embroidered design
Inscription: "1810" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Cross stitched
- Drawn work
- Dresden work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
16 (W) x 67.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
40.64 (W) x 171.45 (L)