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Culture:American
Title:towel
Date Made:1820-1860
Type:Textile
Materials:textile: white, twill-weave (M and O) linen; white braid; black ink
Place Made:United States; Vermont; West Dummerston
Measurements:Overall: 35 1/4 in x 25 in; 89.5 cm x 63.5 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2017.31.4
Credit Line:Gift of Dorothy Dunklee Gavin
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
White linen towel made from a variation on a twill-weave, sometimes known as an M and O pattern. It is constructed as a single, selvage width. Two braided loops in center for hanging (one at either cut and hemmed end). Each hem is about 1/4" deep. Illegible name inscription ("Martha Barry?) in black ink. The towel descended in the family of the donor, probably in the West Dummerston, Vermont, area.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Linen

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