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Towel
American (Pennsylvania)
1820
Object Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Medium/Technique
Linen with linen embroidery and self fringe
Dimensions
40.3 x 159.5 cm (15 7/8 x 62 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number51.15
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite linen embroidered with red; mostly in cross stitch with a little chain and herringbone stitches; from top to bottom: turned over end with warp fringe, and CATHARINA HEISESIN; a ground of stars and conventionalized plants with flowering heart in center surrounded by initials, heart and CH 1820; flowering plant flanked by stars and lozenges; two bands of flowering plants and perching birds; two small perching birds flanked by peacocks; three rows of warp fringe at bottom; two tapes for hanging at top.