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Hand towel

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1815-1830

GUSN

GUSN-9073

Description

Rectangular, white linen; M's & O's weave in overall geometric honeycomb pattern. Selvage sides; hemmed top and bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

towels
cross-stitching
hand weaving
linen (material)
geometric patterns
Linen
Cross-stitched
Woven
Geometric
TOWEL, HAND

Inscription

Cross-stitched at corner: M x C/NO.7 [Mary Clark]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

20.25 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1968.104

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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