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Towel

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-24292

Description

One in pair of white linen towels, brocaded in circular pattern throughout and a monogram embroidered "S" at center of one end. Continuous leaf-covered band w/ floral corners brocaded around outer perimeter. Hemmed top and bottom edges separated from center by thin embroidered band.

Details

Descriptive Terms

towels
brocading
embroidering
linen (material)
Linen
Embroidered
Brocaded
TOWEL

Inscription

Embroidered at center: ""S"" Embroidered at hem: ""T"" [sewn on label]

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

24.75 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5170.2

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