Wall Hanging
TX-0163-26
from the collection of
Title
Carolus Linnaeus Ekelund Towel: Wall HangingDimensions
15" W x 21" L
Count
1Maker's Mark
Ekelund Master WeaversCotton 55% / Linen 45%
Made at Linnevavariet, Horred, Sweden
Description
Carolus Linnaeus Ekelund towel. Shades of gray, with lighter on the background and darker for script/words. Script print appears to reference Linnaeus who lived from 1707-1778, as noted on the left side of the towel along with his name. Original Gammelgården artifact number H-1361-25. Tag: “Ekelund Master Weavers 1692”.
The print includes the year “1778” which is the year of Linnaeus' death. Images include a dragonfly, plants, and human figures.