Collection Highlights
Southern Chivalry - Argument versus Club's
Date:
1856
Object Number:
PR.010.1856.4
Medium:
Lithograph
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Luce Center
Chemise and petticoat
Object Number:
1949.75ab
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 42 × 35 in. (106.7 × 88.9 cm)
Description:
White cotton chemise with a square neckline; chest decorated with openwork, eyelet lace and tucking; eyelet lace around neckline and armholes; white cotton petticoat with eyelet embroidery trim around the hem.
Gallery Label:
These undergarments belonged to the estate of Miss Elmira Bragan.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Dorothy G. Hathaway
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
