Towel, Hand
Object number2009.53.9
Artist
Lucia Scarcella
Date1920-1929
MediumLinen; cotton
Credit LineGift of Giovanna Ranii
DescriptionHandmade linen hand towel.Dimensions23 x 81.9998 in. (58.4 x 208.3 cm)InscriptionsEmbroidered in pink and white in lower center, "LS", monogram is puffed.
Historical NotesPart of a collection of textiles hand embroidered by donor's mother Lucia Scarcella for her dowry. The donor's parents Giuseppe Ranii and Lucia Scarcella were both born in Santa Teresa Riva, Sicily. They were married on April 12, 1920. Lucia came to the United States in 1921 to meet her husband who had come earlier in the year. She brought some of these pieces with her. Lucia came through Ellis Island and took a train to Pittsburgh. The family settled in Blawnox. They had four children, the donor being the eldest followed by Carmelo, Vincenzo and Giorgio.
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2003
1890-1899
Esther Pollock
