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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
B. H.
1813
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
B. H. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.1152
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1152
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
B. H. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably.
Date
1813
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Within embroidered design
Inscription: "B 1813 H" (embroidered thread)
Type: Inscription
Location: Within embroidered design
Inscription: "O E H B D D E" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Cross stitched
- Drawn work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
16.875 (W) x 62.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
42.862 (W) x 159.385 (L)