Towel

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Towel

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.463

Description

White linen huckabuck textured rectangular-shaped hand towel:has three rows of drawn work on each end, on one end is hand embroidered in tan embroidery thread a decorative oval-shaped scroll-like vine; has a large flower bud on one side, vine winds inside oval shape, almost looks like a s-shape inside, hemmed on two ends.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

26-1/2 in

Length

42 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 26 1/2 x 42 in. (67.3 x 106.7 cm)

Material

Linen (huckaback)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: small holes in drawn work. (3/26/03)

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Front Guest Bedroom