Towel, Hand
- Object Name:
- Towel, Hand
- Object ID:
- 1968.041.04
- Date:
- 1875-1900
- Description:
- Towel, machine-woven of natural off-white color linen and red cotton. The large center field of the towel is woven in a diamond-pattern spot weave; the ends are damask-woven with a design of geese amidst tufts of grass. A monogram "H" is embroidered with red cotton satin stitches, outline stitches, and French knots; the letter is entwined with rose buds and leaves. The sides of the towel are selvedge; the ends are self-fringed with a header of knotting. Faded remains of an inked inscription appears near one corner: it appears to be "H C Howell."
- Material:
- Textile
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-21.5 L-42.25 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Nancy Sibley Wilkine
- Subjects:
- Geese
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