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
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atium 91% cadmium 5% oxygen 4%