Each is of rectangular form of un-dyed linen, woven with a diaper diamond pattern. It is hemmed at the top and bottom and salvage edge at the sides.
towels
linen (material)
weaving
lozenges
Linen
Woven
Diamond
TOWEL
In in on the upper left corner, on 1986.1139.1 is: C.A. Little/No 18. And on 1986.1139.2 is: C.A. Little/No 16.
Diamond
Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),
1986.1139.1,2
Unknown
34 x 17.5 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Amelia W. Little
1986.1139.1-2
Massachusetts (United States)
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