TOWEL
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The towel is made of crash linen embroidered in red and blue. At the top is a double-headed eagle with a floral motif on each side. The rest has embroidered bands in red and blue with two sections embroidered in stylized motifs. At the end is a border of stylized motifs. Probably to go with a bread and salt set.
- Object name:
- TOWEL
- Made from:
- Linen -- embroidery
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 62.2 x 41.3 cm (24 1/2 x 16 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 43.18
- Class:
- NEEDLEWORK
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973