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Hand towel

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1795-1820

GUSN

GUSN-9107

Description

Rectangular, fine white diaper weave linen. Hemmed sides; selvage ends.

Details

Descriptive Terms

towels
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
hand weaving
linen (material)
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
geometric patterns
Linen
Woven
Geometric
Diaper
TOWEL, HAND

Maker

Copeland, Hannah Hough (Weaver)

Location of Origin

VT, USA

Dimensions

22.75 x 12.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Olive Percival

Accession Number

1946.90

Places

Vermont (United States)

Related Items

Title Dish towel Accession Number 1946.88

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