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Towel

This is a Towel. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is linen. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 114.9 × 59 cm (45 1/4 × 23 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Towel; linen; H x W: 114.9 × 59 cm (45 1/4 × 23 1/4 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-5-42

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