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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1820-1850
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2000.0007.060
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Marguerite Porter Davison Collection of Pennsylvania Textiles; 1750-1850
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Object Number
2000.0007.060
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework) - Marguerite Porter Davison Collection
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably.
Date
1820-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Top of towel
Inscription: "EB" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
- Cross stitched
- Embroidered
- Drawn work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
16 (W) x 55 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
40.64 (W) x 139.7 (L)
Measurement Notes
Ends per inch: 42 Picks per inch: 42