Towel (Denmark), 19th century

Long vertical panel with three broad bands of symmetrical decoration in drawn work: birds, flowers, star-in-medallions, flowering vase and confronted lions, bird and flower guard strips. Untwisted fringe with deep macramé heading attached by hand stitching at one end. One plain selvage. Tiny initials “M.O.S.” in red cross-stitch in center of towel.