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Finger tip towel

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1840-1865

GUSN

GUSN-9111

Description

Rectangular, off white linen; M's & O's weave. Selvage side; hemmed top and one side; fringed bottom. Cotton cord hanging tab at top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

towels
fringe
hand weaving
weaving
linen (material)
childhood
Childhood
Linen
Fringe
Leno Weave
Woven
TOWEL, HAND

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1941.1592

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