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LINEN HAND TOWEL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

White, linen hand towel with an embroidered, scalloped edge on top and bottom. The bottom quarter of the towel has two light gray embroidered cameo figures against a cutwork background surrounded by C scrolls and floral motifs. To the left and right of the openwork are scrolling vines with leaves and flowers. Below the two cameo figures is a ¾ in., circular, embroidered monogram of MHP.

Object name:
LINEN HAND TOWEL
Made from:
linen --cotton
Made in:
Unknown
Date made:
1920-1935
Size:
L. 23 ¼ in., W. 16 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2012.6.97.1-2
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Gift of Dina Merrill Hartley, 2012