April 22, 2024
ANTIQUE HUCKABACK IRISH LINEN DAMASK TOWEL IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION INITIAL
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ANTIQUE HUCKABACK IRISH LINEN DAMASK TOWEL IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION. WONDERFUL QUALITY MADE TOWEL DATES TO ABOUT 1900. THESE TOWELS WERE USED BEFORE THE INTRODUCTION OF TERRY TOWELS AND ARE LIGHTWEIGHT WITH A HIGH OBSORBANCY AND ALSO STIMULATE THE SKIN. A BORDER OF DAMASK LINEN WITH GREEK KEY DESIGN AND BEAUTIFULLY EMBROIDERED INITIAL 'K'-PLEASE VIEW DETAIL IN PICTURES. MEASURES 24 1/2 X 40 INCHES. WOULD LOOK GREAT ON DISPLAY IN YOUR BATHROOM AND OF COURSE USEFUL TOO. Huckaback weave is characterised by its 'honeycomb' texture and has been used since the Middle Ages. It's purpose is to add greater volume to linen fabric, thus enhancing its drying abilities. Interestingly, huckaback towels pre-date our modern terry cloth towels, which made their debut in the late 19th century. WONDERFUL ANTIQUE LINEN, SUPERB QUALITY AND RARE TO FIND. PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER HUCKABACK TOWELS AND SAVE ON POSTAGE. Item Photos - free eBay image hosting
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