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Towel (Denmark)

This is a Towel. It is dated 1824 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is linen and its technique is withdrawn element with darned motifs; macramé. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961).

Its dimensions are

H x W: 145 × 34.5 cm (57 1/16 × 13 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Towel (Denmark); linen; H x W: 145 × 34.5 cm (57 1/16 × 13 9/16 in.); 1953-60-8

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