DepartmentTextiles-United States & Canada
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NameTowel or hanging
CultureGerman (Pennsylvania Dutch)
Date1833
Place madeLancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Mediumlinen
DimensionsOverall: 55 1/8 x 17 in. (140 x 43.2 cm)
Credit LineIFAF
Object numberFA.1972.72.1
DescriptionProbably made as part of a hope chest by young girl, similar to German ones. Top edge has piece added to main body by loop stitching (slightly different material). Diagonal blue stitches in a line at edge.
2010
Early 20th century