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Towel

Object Name:
Towel
Object ID:
2004.065.02
Place of Origin:
Hudson, NH
Date:
circa 1810
Description:
Towel. Made by Dolly (Hutchins) Pierce (1790-1825), Hudson, NH, c. 1810. Natural-colored linen. Initials "D H" embroidered in cross stitch at end. Fringe at other end, partly detached.
Material:
Textile
Linen
Dimensions:
W-20 L-33 inches
Provenance:
Donated to Hancock (NH) Historical Society by John B. Hills, descendant of Dolly (Hutchins) Pierce, 11/20/2004. Transferred to New Hampshire Historical Society, 12/13/2004.

Made by Dolly (Hutchins) Pierce (1790-1825) at the time of her marriage to Joshua Pierce (1787-1828) in Hudson, NH, 1810.
Credit Line:
Gift of John B. Hills
Subjects:
Towels, Marriage
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