Tunesassa towel, 1812
Item — Box: 6
Identifier: HC.MC.950.325.05.010
Scope and Contents
A towel presented to William Allinson (1766-1841) in 1812. The thread was spun and the towel was woven by a student at Tunesassa, the boarding school for Indigenous children run by Quakers. Inked on the towel: “N. H. This towel was spun and woven by an Indian --- instructed by --- Thomas at Tunesassa and presented by him to William Allinson 1812.” Some brown spots and damage.
Dates
- Creation: 1812
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Caroline Allinson in 1934.
Dimensions
15 x 36 inches
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