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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
E. R.
1828
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
E. R. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Ink
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.1147
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1147
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
E. R. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1828
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Within embroidered design
Inscription: "ER / OEHDDE 1828" (embroidered thread)
Type: Label
Location: On reverse
Inscription: "East 2" (handwritten ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Ink
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Cross stitched
- Drawn work
- Dresden work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
17.375 (W) x 62.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
44.133 (W) x 158.75 (L)