Towel, Hand
- Object Name:
- Towel, Hand
- Object ID:
- 1989.037.02
- Place of Origin:
- Webster, NH
- Date:
- 1820-1829
- Description:
- Hand Towel. Originally owned by Mary Clough (1808-1892), Webster, NH; 1820-1829. Twill-woven linen in blocks of squares and diamonds pattern. Top edge hemmed by hand; narrow linen braid hanging loop in center. The bottom edge is embellished with a trimming of knitted linen lace in a saw-tooth design. Marked "M. C. / No 17" in brown silk cross stitched on upper left corner.
- Material:
- Textile
Linen
Silk - Dimensions:
- W-19 L-39.75 inches
- Provenance:
- Originally owned by Mary (Clough) Davis (1808-1892), the great-grandmother of Margaret Davis (1916-2009). Purchased at the Margaret Davis Estate auction, Contoocook, NH, August 9, 1989, by the donors.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Garvin
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