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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Berks; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1989.0028
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mary V. Reed in memory of Lizzie Kershner Reed
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Object Number
1989.0028
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Berks; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Within embroidered design
Inscription: "MA MN / 1808" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Cross stitched
- Drawn work
- Dresden work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
12.25 (W) x 51.875 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
31.115 (W) x 131.762 (L)