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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Catharin Martin
1836-1836
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Catharin Martin (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1994.0018
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Vira L. M. H. Goldman
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Object Number
1994.0018
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Catharin Martin (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1836-1836
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Within embroidered design
Inscription: "C M 1836"
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on label
Inscription: "1994.0018" (ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Cross stitched
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
17.25 (W) x 56.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
43.815 (W) x 142.875 (L)
Measurement Notes
The measurements include the fringe.