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TOWEL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

In the center is a strip of white lace and at the ends is lace in white and red. The rest is embroidered in white and red, mostly with step motifs around an equal-armed crosses. Probably to go with a bread and salt set.

Object name:
TOWEL
Made from:
Linen -- embroidery -- lace
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
68.6 x 36.2 cm (27 x 14 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
43.20
Class:
NEEDLEWORK
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973