Towel, Hand
- Object Name:
- Towel, Hand
- Object ID:
- 1966.050.01
- Place of Origin:
- Bedford, NH
- Date:
- 1780-1840
- Description:
- Towel, linen, handwoven pattern, geometric overshot design. Hemmed one end, 3" fringe. Initials inked o n "L H--"
Towel, linen in a natural off-white color, large-scale pattern of M's and O's. Bottom edge has applied white linen fringe; sides are selvedge; top edge is narrow-hemmed by hand. A linen thread loop (covered with buttonhole stitches) is stitched to the center top edge. - Material:
- Textile
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-22.25 L-37.6 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mrs. Dimond Maxwell
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