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Towel, Hand

Object Name:
Towel, Hand
Object ID:
1961.063.02
Place of Origin:
Bow, NH
Date:
1850-1925
Description:
Towel of white cotton, woven probably by machine, although there are a number of shuttle misses (it's just low quality stuff). Diamond twill weave pattern; selvedges on two sides, and top and bottom are self-fringed.
Material:
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
W-20.25 L-35.5 inches
Provenance:
Made from flax grown on old Noyes Farm on River Road, Bow, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adin Noyes
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