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LINEN TOWEL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Ivory colored linen towels with punto lace insert at bottom. Center and left and right edges have a circle with a quatrefoil in the center. Dissecting the horizontal line of lace insert between the center circle and each end is a diamond cutout with a quatrefoil in lace. The horizontal lace line is made up of squared blocks of lace with a center circular motif that expands outward to the corners of each square. Above the lace is a monogram with the letters MCH making a diamond shape.

Object name:
LINEN TOWEL
Made from:
linen
Made in:
Unknown
Date made:
1905-1920
Size:
L. 39 ½ in., W. 24 ½ in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2012.6.93.1-4
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Gift of Dina Merrill Hartley, 2012