Towel
18th century (made), 18th century (made)
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Towel of embroidered linen with cotton. Embroidered in red at both ends. With a design of formal flower representations which are flanked at either side by a bird. With satin and stem stitches. At the top end are two buttonholed loops and at the lower end is a plaited fringe.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered linen with cotton |
| Brief description | Towel of embroidered linen with cotton, Germany, 18th century |
| Physical description | Towel of embroidered linen with cotton. Embroidered in red at both ends. With a design of formal flower representations which are flanked at either side by a bird. With satin and stem stitches. At the top end are two buttonholed loops and at the lower end is a plaited fringe. |
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| Credit line | Given by Captain R. L. B. Cunliffe |
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| Accession number | T.211-1953 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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