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Embroidered towel
Probably Moroccan (Fez)
19th century
Object Place: Morocco (probably)
Medium/Technique
Embroidered cotton
Dimensions
76 x 84 cm (29 15/16 x 33 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2049
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPlain white cotton with a decorative border, embroidered in cross stitch, at either end. Design consists of a highly stylized geometric tree or plant (?) repeating side-by-side in a row above a band with repeating lozenge motifs. Red, yellow and blue silk yarns on a cotton ground. Partially stained and soiled.