This linen towel is heavy linen in cream color, embroidered on one end with a violets and some little daisies, and with woven in stripes along both long sides.  Crochet on short ends too.  Very colorful combo of shades.
Design: one  short end has a 2x3" motif of embroidered violet and daisies.  Both hems are crochet with varigated purple and yellow scallops.   Long sides are salvage.
Fiber: unmarked, linen (cool with slubs under magnification) with cotton embroidery threads
Nice thick, cotton towel with 1/4" hem on two short  sides with hand stitching with crochet edging.
Special features:  violet flower, or maybe viola?
Color:  cream colored towel with  bright purple, yellow, green and red colors of embroidery.  Crochet edging is variegated purple and yellow.  Stripes are woven in yellow and blue.
Age:  Probably 1930s or 1940s  Quality of the towel is excellent.
Condition:  very good for its age.  No rips, tears or damage. Looks unused but since it has been stored a long time, give it a quick wash before use.
Pretty little towel that looks beautiful and you can use it for the dishes or guests too.?