Towel, Hand
- Object Name:
- Towel, Hand
- Object ID:
- 2001.019.04
- Place of Origin:
- Sandwich, NH
- Date:
- 1865-1872
- Description:
- Tablecloth. White cotton with self fringe along two short sides. In center is a rectangle woven with a small, repeating diamond pattern. This is bordered by a satin weave band. Around this is a wide band of twill weave with a floral motif of daisy-type flowers, buds and leaves, all woven in a satin weave. This is surrounded by a band of the diamond weave, then a twill weave band, then a band of another decorative weave, and is finished off by a band of twill weave that is wider at the fringed ends. Signed "L.C. Wentworth" in ink near one fringed edge.
Towel of damask-woven white linen. Pattern consists of a large central field of a small diamond grid, bordered by a floral vine with seven-petalled flowers. Sides are selvedge and ends are self-fringed. Inscribed in ink near one corner: "L. B. Wentworth" in script letters. - Material:
- Textile
Linen
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-25 L-47.7 inches
- Provenance:
- Donor has same last name as W. T. Sulloway, who was the maker's great grandchild.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Alvah W. Sulloway
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