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Towel End (Near East), 19th century

This is a Towel end. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is cotton, silk and its technique is embroidery and drawnwork on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Erskine Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 64.5 × 39.5 cm (25 3/8 × 15 9/16 in.)

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Towel End (Near East), 19th century; cotton, silk; H x W: 64.5 × 39.5 cm (25 3/8 × 15 9/16 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1938-57-1458

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