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Towel Fragment

This is a Towel fragment. It is dated 18th–19th century and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is plain cloth, silk and metal on linen and its technique is embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Jean Elizabeth Mailey. It is credited Gift of Jean Mailey.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 36.8 x 28.6 cm (14 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.)

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Towel Fragment; plain cloth, silk and metal on linen; H x W: 36.8 x 28.6 cm (14 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.); Gift of Jean Mailey; 1954-170-4

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