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Hand towel

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1850

GUSN

GUSN-9112

Description

Rectangular, off white, linen; hemmed sides; selvage ends. Cotton cord hanging tab at each end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

towels
hand weaving
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
Linen
Woven
Novelty Weave
TOWEL, HAND

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18.25 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William F. Hopson

Accession Number

1941.796

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