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Towel Cover (USA)

This is a Towel cover. It was made by Maria Schultz. It is dated 1838 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is cotton (?) on linen and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. J. Insley Blair. It is credited Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair in memory of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 101.5 × 41.8 cm (39 15/16 × 16 7/16 in.)

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Towel Cover (USA); Made by Maria Schultz; cotton (?) on linen; H x W: 101.5 × 41.8 cm (39 15/16 × 16 7/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair in memory of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1941-98-92

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