Towel or Napkin c. 19th century

"Towel or Napkin" is a 19th-century embroidered linen textile with a delicate floral pattern and a scalloped edge. It is a great example of the handcraft of the 19th-century, and exhibits the artistic skill of the anonymous artist in using embroidery and other techniques to achieve a decorative, detailed design. This work is currently part of the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.