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Towel
Turkish
Probably 18th century
Object Place: Turkey
Medium/Technique
Linen; weaving
Dimensions
Overall: 128.9 x 52.4 cm (50 3/4 x 20 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ashton Sanborn in memory of Ashton Sanborn
Accession Number1970.561
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionSheer, plain woven linen ground, embroidered at each end with polychrome silks and gilt silver yarns in double darning and double running stitches. Design is a row of 4 conventionalized plant motifs. Linen browned and darned in several small areas. Gilt silver yarns worn and tarnished.