Towel, Hand
- Object Name:
- Towel, Hand
- Object ID:
- 2002.628.01
- Date:
- 1790-1840
- Description:
- Towel of handwoven linen in a huck weave of alternating honeycomb and banded stripes produced by thread floats (an M's and O's weave variation). The natural-colored linen singles have an almost imperceptible Z twist. Sides are selvedge; top and bottom edges are hemmed by hand. A linen tape hanging loop is stitched to the top center edge. Marked in brown silk cross stitches: "S / no." [incomplete].
- Material:
- Textile
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-19.3 L-34.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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