The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of May 14, 2026

A vertical piece of off-white linen cloth featuring two wide horizontal bands of silk and glinting metal thread embroidery. These bands display repeating pink urns and green floral motifs, finished with thin metallic lace edges. The cloth is draped so the decorative sections stack in the lower half. Plain rectangular spaces of linen separate the bands, while yellowish discolorations mark the fabric. The intricate needlework borders interrupt the plain woven surface.

Embroidered Towel

19th century

Turkey, 19th century

embroidery: silk and metal threads on linen tabby ground

Average: 147.3 x 54.6 cm (58 x 21 1/2 in.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1250

Location: Not on view

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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1916.1250