Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Collar and (2) cuffs
Object Number:
INV.1276a-c
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
overall a: 6 1/8 x 4 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 12.4 cm )
overall b: 6 x 4 7/8 in. ( 15.2 x 12.4 cm )
overall c: 2 1/2 x 14 1
Description:
Linen embroidered lace pleated collar and cuff set, collar with fabric tape inner edge, polka dots throughout, and circular floral motif around outside edge creating scalloped edge, cuffs are of starched linen with two linen covered buttons, and a pleated trim mathcing the collar.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
