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Dish towel

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1775-1825

GUSN

GUSN-9050

Description

Rectangular, off white linen, false damask weave. Overall geometric pattern of blocks and crosses. Selvage sides; hemmed top and bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dish towels
damask
hand weaving
linen (material)
geometric patterns
Linen
Damask
Woven
Geometric
TOWEL, DISH

Inscription

In ink at corner: Lucy J. Bacon/1776

Additional Identification Number

1991.62

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

25.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1991.63

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