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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1836
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1978.0092
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger
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Object Number
1978.0092
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably.
Date
1836
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: within design
Inscription: "1836 / Esther Miller" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Cross stitched
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered