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Commemorative Tea Towel, The Queen's Silver Jubilee 1952–1977

This is a Commemorative tea towel. It was manufactured by Old Bleach Linen Company, Ltd.. It is dated 1977 and we acquired it in 1977. Its medium is 52% linen, 48% cotton and its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Susanna Ebendorf.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 74.6 × 48.7 cm (29 3/8 × 19 3/16 in.)

It is inscribed

At bottom left: Old Bleach 278; bottom right: N./Ireland

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Commemorative Tea Towel, The Queen's Silver Jubilee 1952–1977; Manufactured by Old Bleach Linen Company, Ltd.; 52% linen, 48% cotton; H x W: 74.6 × 48.7 cm (29 3/8 × 19 3/16 in.); Gift of Susanna Ebendorf; 1977-75-2

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