Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Towel
Object Number:
1942.230
Date:
1880-1890
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 48 in. ( 0.6 x 61.6 x 121.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular white linen towel; center is floral spray damask; each end has a blue leaf garland across bordered by drawn hemstitch; ends are fringed.
Gallery Label:
This towel was puchased by A. D. Matthews' Sons, in Brooklyn, New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Arlene Brooks Voorhies
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
