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Towel cover with cross borders in geometric and floral designs, peacocks and plants worked in cross stitch. At the bottom a band of drawnwork showing a lozenge shape with plants on either side embroidered in darning and overcasting stitches. The towel is ornamented with four applied bands with warp fringes. Warp fringe at bottom.
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Details
- Title: Towel cover
- Date Created: 1813
- Location Created: Pennsylvania, USA
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Medium: cotton on linen Technique: withdrawn element with darned motifs
- Credit line: Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair in memory of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
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