Towel, Hand
- Object Name:
- Towel, Hand
- Object ID:
- 1977.047.21.1 - .2
- Date:
- 1800-1860
- Description:
- Tablecloth and matching napkin. Handwoven linen. All-over diamond design. Seamed in the middle.
1. Linen tablecloth in natural off-white color, diaper weave in a design of diamonds (similar to a birdseye twill, but with longer floats). Constructed in two panels of fabric and seamed up the center; each selvedge width is about 22.5". Two sides are selvedge and two are hemmed by hand. Linen singles are Z-twist.
2. Linen towel in natural off-white color, diaper weave in a design of diamonds (similar to a birds-eye twill, but with long floats). Selvedge width is 23"; the top and bottom edges are hemmed by hand. The remains of a cotton tape loop is stitched to the center of one edge, identifying this piece as a towel, not a napkin as originally thought. - Material:
- Textile
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-46 L-53.75 inches
- Provenance:
- Collected by William L. Warren, the donor.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of William L. Warren
- People:
- Warren, William L. (1912-1998)
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