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1845-1880
GUSN-49469
Rectangular, fine white linen; body of Huck weave honeycomb pattern; six plain weave bands around border. Knotted lacy linen fringe at ends. Selvage sides.
towels
embroidering
fringe
hand weaving
weaving
linen (material)
macrame (technique)
tabby (textile)
textiles
geometric patterns
Linen
Fringe
Leno Weave
Woven
Embroidered
Macrame'
Geometric
Novelty Weave
Unidentified Textile
TOWEL, HAND
Embroidered at bottom center: ESG [cypher - see worksheet]
Unknown
29.5 (W) (inches)
1977.160
Title Hand towel Accession Number 1983.125
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