Huck'a·back noun [ Perh. orig., peddler's wares; confer LG. hukkebak pickback. Confer Huckster .] A kind of linen cloth with raised figures, used for towelings. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/67
Huckaback is a former type of linen cloth having raised figures on it somewhat resembling damask. It was used in England during the 19th century for table-cloths and towelling. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/AH.HTM