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Hand Towel

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-258155

Description

Linen; diaper-twill damask weave; 1 1/2 inch crocheted band on one end; both ends have 1/8 inch band of drawn thread; croched band has been sewn on; in hope chest (acc. no. 1998.6174).

Details

Descriptive Terms

towels
linen (material)
textile materials by weaving technique
crocheting
Linen
Towel, Hand

Inscription

"#SMF#" (crocheted band)

Associated Building

Original To Field-Hodges House (North Andover, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

25 x 15 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Sarah Moore Field

Accession Number

1998.6280

Places

North Andover (Essex county, Massachusetts)
Massachusetts (United States)

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