Perugian towel
16th century
Artists
Description
Towel with two selvedges of linen plain weave with wide stipe of diaper (bird's eye twill) incorporating "woad" (indigo-dyed cotton). Repeat pattern of dragons affronted.
Dimensions
40 x 52.7 cm (15 3/4 x 20 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Mrs. Robert H. Monks, gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1927
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