American Dated Linen Plain-weave Hand Towel / Show - Jul 15, 2017 | Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates In Va
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AMERICAN DATED LINEN PLAIN-WEAVE HAND TOWEL / SHOW

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AMERICAN DATED LINEN PLAIN-WEAVE HAND TOWEL / SHOW
AMERICAN DATED LINEN PLAIN-WEAVE HAND TOWEL / SHOW
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Description
AMERICAN DATED LINEN PLAIN-WEAVE HAND TOWEL / SHOW TOWEL, with linen cross-stitch embroidery, rectangular, having self-fringe, and twill tape loops to top corners; design featuring initials "MM" centered with three motifs on each side, above a row of four sets of small motifs, separated by three large flowering motifs; embroidered "MM" and "1837". Likely Pennsylvania. Dated 1837. 50 1/2" x 19" OA.
Very good condition overall with several scattered minute holes, some small stains, and small losses to fringe.
Provenance: From the Allentown Art Museum to benefit future acquisitions for the Museum's textile collection.
Catalogue Note: Museum accession information notes that the "MM" may be from a member of a Miller family.
Condition
Very good condition overall with several scattered minute holes, some small stains, and small losses to fringe.
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AMERICAN DATED LINEN PLAIN-WEAVE HAND TOWEL / SHOW

Estimate $80 - $120
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Starting Price $40

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