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Hand towel

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1830-1870

GUSN

GUSN-9136

Description

Rectangular, off white plain weave linen. Hemmed top and sides; one end selvage. Cotton cord hanging tabs at each end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Stitched in corner: M [M or 3 or W?]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

17 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary Watson

Accession Number

1935.178

Places

Probably Maine (United States)
Probably

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