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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1785-1865
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.1143
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1143
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably.
Date
1785-1865
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "G69.1143" (Graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Drawn work
- Dresden work
- Woven (plain)
- Openwork
- Embroidered
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
14.25 (W) x 57 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
36.195 (W) x 144.78 (L)
Measurement Notes
Length includes fringe and tabs.