Towel, Hand
- Object Name:
- Towel, Hand
- Object ID:
- 1989.037.03
- Place of Origin:
- Webster, NH
- Date:
- 1820-1829
- Description:
- Hand Towel. Originally owned by Mary Clough (1808-1892), Webster, NH; 1820-1829. Hand-woven white linen; diamond grid pattern formed by small squares; created by long weave floats (Bronson weave). Sides are selvedge. Top and bottom edges are hemmed. One hemmed edge has a linen braid loop for hanging. Marked in very pale blue cotton cross stitches in upper right quadrant: "M C 13."
- Material:
- Textile
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-21 L-35 inches
- Provenance:
- Originally owned by Mary (Clough) Davis (1808-1892), the great-grandmother of Margaret Davis (1916-2009). An old tag was attached to towel: "Bought at / Verona's Auction / Natt Wadsworth's / Grandmother's.", indicating it was purchased by Margaret Davis. 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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