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Towel End (USA)

This is a Towel end. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is linen, cotton and its technique is braiding. 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.

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Towel End (USA); linen, cotton; Gift of Mrs. Harry Horton Benkard; 1944-43-5-c

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