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Towel

This is a Towel. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross, back, double running, four sided, and deflected element work on plain weave foundation; end with knotted fringe sewn to towel. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 66.7 x 28.5 cm (26 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Towel; silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 66.7 x 28.5 cm (26 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-198

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