1820-1825
GUSN-9096
Rectangular, off white linen; overall twill/reverse twill weave. Selvage sides; hemmed top; self fringe at bottom. Tape hanging tab at top center.
towels
fringe
hand weaving
linen (material)
weaving
geometric patterns
Fringe
Woven
Geometric
Linen
Twilled
TOWEL, HAND
"CP 22" (Cross-stitched at bottom corner. "CP" is Clara Philbrick (1803-1886))
Possibly Philbrick, Clara, 1803-1886 (Maker)
22.5 (W) (inches)
Gift of George O. Swasey and Clara Swasey Woodberry
1949.17C
New Hampshire (United States)
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