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Towel End (Germany), 19th century

This is a Towel end. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is linen. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Harry Horton Benkard. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Harry Horton Benkard.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16 × 72 cm (6 5/16 × 28 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Towel End (Germany), 19th century; linen; H x W: 16 × 72 cm (6 5/16 × 28 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Harry Horton Benkard; 1944-43-5-a

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