Towel, Hand
- Object Name:
- Towel, Hand
- Object ID:
- 1959.067.01 a
- Date:
- 1800-1850
- Description:
- Towel of hand-woven linen in its natural, off-white color. Bronson weave design of interlocking circles similar to the pieced quilt pattern called "Orange Peel." The sides are selvedge, and the ends are narrow-hemmed by hand.
- Material:
- Textile
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-16.25 L-37.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Property of Sally Weeks Kelley, woven in the family c. 1812, for Elmer Kelley.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mrs. Harold Retter
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