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Towel
Turkish
18th–19th century
Object Place: Turkey
Medium/Technique
Linen, Silk; embroidery
Dimensions
Overall: 125.1 x 45.1 cm (49 1/4 x 17 3/4 in.); Length with fringe: 56 3/4 in.
Credit Line
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Hill
Accession Number1987.594
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionLinen and silk warps with linen wefts form vertical striping along margins of ground; ends embroidered in polychrome silk and silver metallic threads of floral motifs; silver metallic threads also in fringe; two motifs on each border; reversible. Condition: Poor; staining, metallic threads worn, some discoloration.