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Towel (Near East)

This is a Towel. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is cotton, silk, metallic thread and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Henry G. Dwight. It is credited Gift of Henry G. Dwight.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 89.6 x 47 cm (35 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.)

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Towel (Near East); cotton, silk, metallic thread; H x W: 89.6 x 47 cm (35 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.); Gift of Henry G. Dwight; 1949-84-2

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