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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1790-1850
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Wool
Museum Object Number
2008.0050.004
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Dorcas Taylor
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Object Number
2008.0050.004
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably.
Date
1790-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2008.50.4" [over] "L08.1036.4" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: worked into design
Inscription: "EB" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Drawn work
- Dresden work
- Cross stitched
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
17 (W) x 38 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
43.18 (W) x 96.52 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements include fringe and hanging tabs