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Towel
Greek Island, Northern Sporades, Skyros
Late 19th century
Object Place: Skyros, Northern Sporades, Greece
Medium/Technique
Linen, Cotton; embroidery
Dimensions
34.92 x 87.63 cm (13 3/4 x 34 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Hill
Accession Number1987.591
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPlain woven linen ground embroidered with polychrome cotton threads. Motif consists of border design of a figure between two flowering plants on either end; one standing figure holds daggers in both hands, the other a stringed instrument; costumes and types of plants vary at each end. Condition: Good, a few minor stains.