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Towel End

This is a Towel end. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is linen and its technique is withdrawn element with embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961).

Its dimensions are

H x W: 62.5 × 70 cm (24 5/8 × 27 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Towel End; linen; H x W: 62.5 × 70 cm (24 5/8 × 27 9/16 in.); 1953-60-11

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18398341/ |title=Towel End |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=16 April 2024 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>