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Towel or napkin

Turkish
19th century (?)
Object Place: Turkey

Medium/Technique Embroidered cotton
Dimensions 46 x 87 cm (18 1/8 x 34 1/4 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.466
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionRectangular unpatterned tan cotton ground. At either end is a lush stylized laterally undulating vine with floral sprays and leaves. Mostly gold-colored metallic yarns plus yellow silk yarns. Ground stained, soiled and patched.