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On Display: House - Ulster County Room
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Veronica Brandt
1790-1840
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Veronica Brandt (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.1146
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1146
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Veronica Brandt (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably.
Date
1790-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Worked into embroidered design
Inscription: "FRONICA BRANDT" (embroidered thread)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "G69.1146" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Cross stitched
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
16.75 (W) x 60.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
42.545 (W) x 153.67 (L)
Measurement Notes
Length measurement includes fringe.