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Towel (Italy)

This is a Towel. It is dated 16th–17th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

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Towel (Italy); linen, silk; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-563

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