Linen Towel Decorated With Vase and Bird Motifs in Drawn Thread Work
Linen Towel Decorated With Vase and Bird Motifs in Drawn Thread Work
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- Description
- Drawn thread work towel or runner. The motifs are symmetrical with a vase in the center of each strip surrounded by birds or other animals. The initials "B N D" are embroidered with pink cross stitches. One edge of the towel is the selvage and the other is rolled and hemmed by hand. A 6-inch woven and knotted fringe of a different thread is added to one end, probably at a later date.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Lace
- towel
- lace, towel, runner
- lace, towel
- Object Type
- lace
- date made
- 18th C
- Place Made
- Scandinavia
- place made
- Denmark
- Physical Description
- Drawn work (overall production method/technique)
- White work (overall production method/technique)
- linen (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 14 in x 52 in; 35.56 cm x 132.08 cm
- overall fringe: 14 in x 6 in; 35.56 cm x 15.24 cm
- ID Number
- TE.L7610A
- catalog number
- L7610.00A
- Credit Line
- Mrs. James. W. Pinchot
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- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Lace
- Textiles
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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