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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1790-1840
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Ink
Museum Object Number
1969.1167
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1167
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably.
Date
1790-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "G69.1167" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "Keyser / Aug 22, 1972 / linen indicates / before 1800" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: On reverse of pocket hem
Inscription: "East 3" (ink, handwritten)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Ink
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Cross stitched
- Embroidered
- Drawn work
- Dresden work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
18.75 (W) x 62.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
47.625 (W) x 158.75 (L)