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1950

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1972

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Towel

This is a Towel. It is dated 19th–mid- 20th century and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is linen, silk, metallic thread and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Estate of Julian Clarence Levi.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 122 × 45 cm (48 1/16 × 17 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Towel; linen, silk, metallic thread; H x W: 122 × 45 cm (48 1/16 × 17 11/16 in.); 1972-6-9

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