Collection Highlights
The Peale Family
Date:
1773-1809
Object Number:
1867.298
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hairpiece
Object Number:
1937.263.3
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Wired silk flowers
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 11 x 8 in. ( 3.8 x 27.9 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Wired silk flower and leaf wreath hairpiece (to be worn with a veil).
Gallery Label:
This hairpiece was part of Mrs. Charles A. Schermerhorn's wedding costume.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Constance Schermerhorn Skillen
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
