Advanced Search
Advanced Search

Requires Photography

Towel

Turkish
18th–19th century
Object Place: Turkey

Medium/Technique Linen, embroidery
Dimensions 51.3 x 94 cm (20 3/16 x 37 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Ivan Hekimian
Accession Number59.594
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionSheer, tabby-woven linen, embroidered at ends with green and cream silks and gilded tinsel and yarns in double running and satin stitches. Pattern shows a row of three sprigs and three pointed leaves or trees above a band containing a flowering vine. Stains and holes. metals tarnished and worn.