Towel, 16th century (CH 18318087)
Summary
White linen towel with narrow border design of conventionalized vine embroidered in red silk using cross-stitch, and two end bands embroidered with deflected element work showing symmetrical grotesque design of monkeys, dolphins, swans and figures in red silk thread. Red silk fringe on all four sides.
Tags
Date
1550
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
Public Domain