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Hand towel

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1835-1850

GUSN

GUSN-9157

Description

Rectangular, off white fustian; birdseye twill weave. Selvage sides; hemmed ends; linen fringe.

Details

Descriptive Terms

towels
twill
fringe
fustian
hand weaving
geometric patterns
Fustian
Fringe
Woven
Geometric
Twilled
TOWEL, HAND

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1931.648

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