WHITE COTTON MONOGRAMMED PALM TREE DESIGN TOWEL

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

WHITE COTTON MONOGRAMMED PALM TREE DESIGN TOWEL

Entry/Object ID

98.46.3.2

Description

WHITE COTTON MONOGRAMMED PALM TREE DESIGN TOWEL Color: White A white cotton monogrammed hand towel with palm tree designs, ca. 1920s. The piece has an embroidered background of four palm trees emanating from the area of the monogram "T M W", which is at the lower center. Beneath the monogram is a design of linked circular elements in a looping pattern, under which is a bordered area with diamond-shaped lines. Below this is a dentil-like border on top and bottom, within which is a pierced line. Never before used, the artifact has no indications of wear or damage and is in good condition.

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Search Terms

Three-dimensional, Towels, Household linens

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Object Name

Towels