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End Of A Towel (Near East)

This is a End of a towel. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is silk and metallic threads on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. Charles E. Whitehead.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 11.7 x 50.8 cm (4 5/8 in. x 20 in.)

Cite this object as

End Of A Towel (Near East); silk and metallic threads on cotton foundation; H x W: 11.7 x 50.8 cm (4 5/8 in. x 20 in.); 1901-27-1-b

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