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Towel

Turkish

Medium/Technique Linen and silk; embroidery
Dimensions Overall: 185.4 x 40.6 cm (73 x 16 in.); Length with fringe: 90 in.
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Henrietta Page
Accession Number17.1437
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWhite linen, with groups of heavier threads woven in at intervals. Across the ends are worked with deep pinkish red, orange, bright blue, bright green and yellow silk, flowers and buds in profile and pointed trees. Smaller forms, possibly birds with spread wings are arranged in rows and between the floral motives. Edged with a fringe of twisted linen thread and red silk tassels.