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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1840-1870
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.1162
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1162
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably.
Date
1840-1870
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Within embroidered design
Inscription: "A G S" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Drawn work
- Cross stitched
- Embroidered
- Knotted
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
44.75 (W) x 13 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
113.665 (W) x 33.02 (L)