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Towel

Towel. This specimen woven especially for a towel and its ends intentionally reserved for embroidery. The ends have an embroidered design of cut-workd and punto-reale. Design is rather primitive. This towel, with its embroidered cross and IHS throughtout signifies its ecclesiastical use.

Date
16th-17th century
In our collection
since November the 26th, 2009 up to now
Dimensions
74 x 22 5/8 in. (187.96 x 57.45 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Linen; cutwork; lace
Price
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Composition
atium91%
cadmium5%
oxygen4%