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Embroidered Towel

mid 18th century

Turkey, mid 18th century

Medium
embroidery; silk and gold filé on cotton tabby
Measurements
Average: 104.8 x 54.2 cm (41 1/4 x 21 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harold North Fowler Collection 1956.681
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A vertically long off-white cotton towel features decorative bands of silk and glinting gold thread embroidery at the top and bottom edges. Repeating patterns of palm trees and green foliage are interspersed with bowls of pastel pink and gold flowers. These ornate bands frame a plain central space marked by light brown stains. Narrow horizontal stripes of yellow and green thread trim the extreme ends, finishing the symmetrical floral composition.

Embroidered Towel

mid 18th century

Turkey, mid 18th century

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