"R" Embroidered Bath Towel Used by Richie Jean Jackson, Selma, Alabama

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Bath towel

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.50.1008

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Fiber)

Color

Light green
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 33 in
Width: 50 in
Length: 0.25 in

Inscriptions

front face bottom: R sewn tag: [logo] / Egyptian [copyright logo] / Home Accents / 100% cotton / Made in India / [care instructional text] / RN #31104
Keywords
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