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1820-1825
GUSN-9098
Rectangular, off white linen; overall overshot pattern in bronson weave of diamonds and wheels. Knotted self-fringe across bottom; selvage sides. Hemmed top; tape hanging tab.
towels
weaving
cross-stitching
fringe
hand weaving
linen (material)
geometric patterns
Fringe
Woven
Geometric
Linen
Cross-stitched
Leno Weave
TOWEL, HAND
"22 C P" (Cross-stitched at bottom corner. "CP" is Clara Philbrick (1803-1886))
Possibly Philbrick, Clara, 1803-1886 (Maker)
25.5 (W) (inches)
Gift of George O. Swasey and Clara Swasey Woodberry
1949.17E
New Hampshire (United States)
Title Hand towel Accession Number 1949.17D
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