Towel, Hand
- Object Name:
- Towel, Hand
- Object ID:
- 1967.027.05
- Place of Origin:
- Gordon Farm, Bedford, NH
- Date:
- 1825-1850
- Description:
- Towel, early 1800s, white, handwoven linen. Made the full width of the fabric with narrow hems. A twill tape has been applied at one edge, probably for purposes of hanging. Geometric pattern formed on overshot weaving.
Towel, hand-woven of linen in a natural, off-white color, in a Bronson weave pattern of various squares arranged in blocks, and bordered on all four sides with banded stripes alternating with a honeycomb huck (or M's and O's) pattern; the latter forms the corner blocks in the border pattern. Sides are selvedge, top and bottom edges are narrow-hemmed by hand. A cotton tape loop is stitched to the top center hem edge. - Material:
- Textile
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-20.75 L-34.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the Estate of Charlotte E. Woodbury
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