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1952

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Towel (USA)

This is a Towel. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is cotton. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Lillian Gibbs. It is credited Gift of Lillian Gibbs.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 90 × 55 cm (35 7/16 × 21 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Towel (USA); cotton; H x W: 90 × 55 cm (35 7/16 × 21 5/8 in.); Gift of Lillian Gibbs; 1952-77-1

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