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Towel (Italy)

This is a Towel. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is bast fiber, cotton and its technique is plain weave with supplementary weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Estate of Julian Clarence Levi.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 142 x 57 cm (55 7/8 x 22 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Towel (Italy); bast fiber, cotton; H x W: 142 x 57 cm (55 7/8 x 22 7/16 in.); 1972-6-10

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