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1900-1930
GUSN-225268
White, linen cloths in satin-damask weave. Cloth centers in diaper pattern with four inch floral border in reverse pass technique. Inner border a [persimmon and daisy] pattern encircled by leafy volutes. Outer border a dash pattern with [fleur-de-lis] on corners. Regal oval monogram embroided "R" on short-side. One and a half inch border with non-representationall decoration
towels
linen (material)
damask
weaving
thread
embroidery (visual works)
floral patterns
geometric motifs
Linen
Damask
Towel, Hand
"R" (Embroidered)
Unknown
30 1/2 x 17 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Helen R. Haddad, Mr. Edward S. Rogerson, Mr. Henry P. Rogerson and William G. Rogerson, Esq.
2001.156.1-2
Massachusetts (United States)
Probably Europe
Title Blanket Accession Number 2001.154
Title Blanket Accession Number 2001.155
Title Hand Towel Accession Number 2001.157
Title Hand Towel Accession Number 2001.158
Title Hand Towel Accession Number 2001.159
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