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HAND TOWELS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Twenty five white hand towels with a hem in bobbin tape lace. On the front side of the towel is a Venise needle lace inset embroidered with the Hutton crest. On the back of the towels is a needle lace inset. There is drawn work front to back. The crest has embroidered SPIRITUS GLADIUS.

Object name:
HAND TOWELS
Made from:
Cotton
Made in:
Unknown
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
54.6 × 96.5 cm (21 1/2 × 38 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.346.1-25
Class:
Lace/linen
Signature marks:
Embroidered SPIRITUS GLADIUS Around crest on towels
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973