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Towel End

This is a Towel end. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is cotton, silk, metallic thread and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. R. Keith Kane. It is credited Gift of Mrs. R. Keith Kane from the estate of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 46.4 x 44.5 cm (18 1/4 x 17 1/2 in.)

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Towel End; cotton, silk, metallic thread; H x W: 46.4 x 44.5 cm (18 1/4 x 17 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. R. Keith Kane from the estate of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes; 1951-60-16-a

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