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Towel Fragment

This is a Towel fragment. It is dated 1838 and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is linen and its technique is withdrawn element work. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Ida-Gro Dahlerup. It is credited Gift of Ida-Gro Dahlerup.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 88 × 71 cm (34 5/8 × 27 15/16 in.)

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Towel Fragment; linen; H x W: 88 × 71 cm (34 5/8 × 27 15/16 in.); Gift of Ida-Gro Dahlerup; 1969-34-5

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