#6765 $110
Hand-embroidered homespun towel, c.1835
The towel was purchased over 20 years ago from an auction in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. This area, rich in early American history, has provided many wonderful finds.
The towel is fashioned from homespun linen. The end shown has three rows of drawn-thread work. Both ends are finished with a border of fringe. The towel is hand embroidered in cross stitch with initials and with the date 1835.
The condition is almost excellent. As you can see in the picture below, the top side of the towel has darkened with age. This can be easily lightened if desired with a good soak, but take care not to lighten the embroidery.
It measures 38 1/2" long (excluding the fringe) by 19" wide.
