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Towel (Italy), 17th century

This is a Towel. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is stitch using silk: double running; cut out areas filled with metal-wrapped silk secured by buttonhole stitch. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

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Towel (Italy), 17th century; silk on linen; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-105

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