Scarf, Bureau

Name/Title

Scarf, Bureau

Entry/Object ID

7292

Description

Material: textile. Size: 15 1/4" W. x 50" L. Linen, Cotton. Colors: White, Red. Towel made of white linen toweling which has woven-in overall design of squares (3/8') visible on both sides like double damask. Sides are selvage with both ends having 3/16' hems and 3/8' x 4 1/4' muslin tapes for hanging sewn in middle of end seams. 'A.G.S.' is embroidered in pink cross-stitch in one corner. Hanging tapes are worn and have brown stains. Fabric is very stressed with several small areas of separation. 50' long, 15 1/4' wide.

Context

From Wm. Grawunder and Louis Klingbeil estates. Note with towel: 'Hand loomed, we think.'.

Cataloged By

joan

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Scarf, Bureau

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Scarf, Furniture

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Furniture Coverings

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

February 28, 1989

Update Date

November 21, 2024