Towel-scarf of fine material with embroidered border at each end in pattern of houses, trees, and flowers made in colored silks, gold threads and tinsel. Both ends are finished with gold lace. About four inches of one side is bound with white silk thread. Cotton, silk and metal embroidery.

Towel-scarf, 19th century

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Title
Towel-scarf
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.65 x W.17 in.
Accession Number
30.23.20a,b
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Towel-scarf of fine material with embroidered border at each end in pattern of houses, trees, and flowers made in colored silks, gold threads and tinsel. Both ends are finished with gold lace. About four inches of one side is bound with white silk thread. Cotton, silk and metal embroidery.