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1800-1840
GUSN-50344
Rectangular, off white fine linen; body of Huck weave bordered by six bands of plain weave. Ends have 2" wide band of netted lace; knotted fringe.
towels
fringe
hand weaving
weaving
lace (needlework)
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
geometric patterns
Linen
Lace
Fringe
Woven
Leno Weave
Geometric
Novelty Weave
TOWEL, HAND
Attributed to Sears Family (Maker)
Attributed to Coolidge Family (Maker)
30 (W) (inches)
1983.125
Massachusetts (United States)
Title Hand towel Accession Number 1977.160
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