Towel rail

Made:
1601-1750

Towel rail, wood in form of upper half of woman, probably English, 1601-1750

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602377
Materials:
oak and pine
Measurements:
length 530 mm
width 490 mm
height 209 mm
type:
towel rails

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