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Towel, Hand

Object Name:
Towel, Hand
Object ID:
1977.047.33
Date:
1780-1840
Description:
Towel of hand-woven linen in a natural off-white color, Bronson weave pattern of plaided squares. Sides are selvedge; top and bottom edges are narrow-hemmed by hand. Top edge has a hanging loop of linen twill tape at the center. The towel is marked in pale blue silk cross stitch at bottom center: "M W / 10."
Material:
Textile
Linen
Dimensions:
W-24.5 L-34.75 inches
Provenance:
Collected by William L. Warren, the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of William L. Warren
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