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Turkish, Turkey Istanbul Bursa

Towel, mid 1800s-late 1800s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Turkish

Title

Towel

Year

mid 1800s-late 1800s

Medium

Linen, silk, metallic yarns; plain weave, embroidery

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • metallic yarn,
  • metallic thread,
  • silk,
  • linen

Techniques

  • plain weave,
  • embroidery,
  • embroidering,
  • embroidered

Dimensions

Length: 251.5 cm (99 inches)

Place

Turkey; Istanbul; Bursa

Type

  • Textiles

Credit

Gift of Morgan and Katherine Cutts

Object Number

1999.61.1

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

The Needle's Excellence

March 24 - June 18, 2000

Related

Turkish, Turkey Istanbul Bursa

Towel, mid 1800s- late 1800s

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