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Hand towel

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1840

GUSN

GUSN-9067

Description

Rectangular, off white; bronson weave in diamond and dot pattern. Tape hanging; tab at center top. Selvage sides; hemmed ends.

Details

Descriptive Terms

towels
weaving
hand weaving
linen (material)
geometric patterns
Linen
Leno Weave
Woven
Geometric
TOWEL, HAND

Inscription

[Once inscribed; possibly with name of Mrs. Searle's grandmother (unknown).]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

20.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1986.1020

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