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1829 Show Towel

Frances Lichten

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a piece of fabric with intricate embroidery and cutwork design. The upper portion displays cross-stitched text stating "MAGDALEN CROSS" along with various motifs and the year "1829" in red, green, and pink thread. The lower section features a beige crocheted or cutwork panel with geometric patterns and floral elements. The top embroidered section is folded over, and the crocheted section hangs down with a fringed edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3376 × 4169 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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