Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Twenty four white damask linen hand towels. At the hem is bobbin lace all around. Above on one side of the towels is a needle lace inset with an embroidered crest. On the back is a needle lace inset in a flower design. The crest is embroidered SPIRITUS GLADIUS.

Made from:

Linen; cotton

Made in:

Unknown

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

96.5 × 55.9 cm (38 × 22 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.380.1-24

Class:

Linen

Signature marks:

Embroidery SPIRITUS GLADIUS On towels

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973