Towel by Anonymous

Towel 1850 - 1900

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weaving, textile

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natural stone pattern

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fashion mockup

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weaving

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textile

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collage layering style

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fashion and textile design

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feminine colour palette

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text

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historical fashion

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fabric design

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watercolour bleed

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imprinted textile

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clothing design

This anonymous work, titled "Towel," is an embroidered textile dating from between 1850 and 1900. The piece, now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, features a delicate floral pattern in shades of pink, green, and gold stitched along the bottom edge of a plain linen towel. The intricate details and use of fine materials highlight the craftsmanship of the unknown maker.

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