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HAND TOWELS

Creator(s): Wess's Linens (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

Towels are of white linen with a pattern of hatching. The name Merriweather is on the bottom center front of the towel in red lettering. Towels were ordered for MMP's airplane, the Merriweather, but returned because lettering not in blue. One inch from the hem is drawn thread work. Set of 59.

Object name:
HAND TOWELS
Made from:
Linen
Made in:
Ireland
Date made:
ca. 1960
Size:
56.5 × 36.8 cm (22 1/4 × 14 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.93.1-59
Class:
LINEN
Signature marks:
LABEL; INSCRIPTION ALL PURE LINEN / Made in Ireland / RN 14930 glued to the back of the towel hem. This is a white paper label with green printed wording. inscription WESS'S LINEN/MADE IN IRELAND Stamped on hem edge This is stamped in green ink. inscription Merriweather Front of hand towel This is embroidered in red.
Credit line:
Gift of Walpole's, 1973