Linen Hand Towels- c. 1808
Description
- Sponsors
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.- Media Type
- 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 of Original
- c. 1808
- Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- 982.1.108(C-D)
- Geographic Coverage
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Ontario, Canada
Latitude: 43.25012 Longitude: -79.06627
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- Recommended Citation
- Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
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