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Towel

This is a Towel. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is cotton, silk, metallic thread. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Jean Elizabeth Mailey. It is credited Gift of Jean Mailey.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 110 × 73 cm (43 5/16 × 28 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Towel; cotton, silk, metallic thread; H x W: 110 × 73 cm (43 5/16 × 28 3/4 in.); Gift of Jean Mailey; 1954-170-3

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