Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Baby's chemise
Object Number:
1978.65.16
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, bobbin lace
Dimensions:
overall: 9 x 11 1/2 in.
Description:
White cotton baby chemise with a low round neckline; collar trimmed with hand-made scalloped bobbin lace; short puffed sleeves trimmed with bobbin lace; open up the back with two button holes at the neckline.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Hayward F. Manice
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
