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Towel (Decorated hand towel)
1844
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2008.0050.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Dorcas Taylor
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Object Number
2008.0050.005
Object Name
Towel (Decorated hand towel)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably.
Date
1844
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Sewn to lower front above fringe
Inscription: "Susan C. Gehman 812 Lombard St Wilmington, Del / 812 Lombard St [crossed out] / 306 Rodman Road / Wilmington, Del." (printed black ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: Part of embroidered design
Inscription: "Maria 1844 Meyer" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Drawn work
- Cross stitched
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Dresden work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
18 (W) x 45 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
45.72 (W) x 114.3 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurement includes fringe