Linen Hand Towels- c. 1808

Description
Commanditaires
1812 History
Department of Canadian Heritage This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Médias
Object
Description
This is a white linen hand towel, circa 1808, that is thought to have been created or owned by Magdelene Servos Whitemore. The towel is made of homespun flax and has a plain weave that is hemmed on three sides. It is believed to have been used domestically during the War of 1812-1814.

982.1.108(C): 68.4 CM. X 38 CM
982.1.108(D):55.9 CM. X 35.4 CM
Date de l'original
c. 1808
Sujet(s)
Towels
War of 1812
War of 1812- Domestic Life
Identifiant local
982.1.108(C-D)
Couverture géographique
Citation recommandée
Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
Conditions d'utilisation
Please contact the Niagara Historical Society & Museum for any reproductions of this image.
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