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BATH TOWELS

Creator(s):

Currently in storage


About this object

Two white terry cloth towels with the monogram MMP. The pattern of the terry cloth is in a stripped weave with a row of tabby in gold thread at the bottom of the towel. The monogram is embroidered in satin stitch and the MM's are in two different styles.

Object name:
BATH TOWELS
Made from:
Cotton
Made in:
UNITED STATES
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
115.6 × 59.7 cm (45 1/2 × 23 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.640.1-2
Class:
Linen
Signature marks:
label WAMSUTTA/TRADE MARK/MADE IN U.S.A. Lower corner of the towels This is a white label with green embroidery. label Le'ron/FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK Lower corner of the towels. This is a white label with light blue embroidery. monogram MPM Lower center of the front of the towels This is executed in white embroidered satin stitch.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973