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Towel or cover

Turkish
probably early 18th century
Object Place: Turkey

Medium/Technique Linen embroidered with silk and metallic yarns
Dimensions 50 x 126 cm (19 11/16 x 49 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number95.1241
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionLoose white linen: on each end are narrow borders of drawn work, done with light blue, pink and gray silk. The middle of the towel is covered with conventional flowers open and in profile, worked with blue, pink, white, green and gray silk, and gold thread.