Collection Highlights
Petition from Lydia Heckle to Marinus Willett, Mayor of New York, re: Miranda expedition, May 16, 1807
Date:
1807
Object Number:
MSS.NewYorkCity.Misc.1
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mantilla
Object Number:
1956.173.7[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Velvet lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 54 x 45 1/2 in. ( 137.2 x 115.6 cm )
Description:
Large black velvet leaf patterned lace mantilla (veil).
Gallery Label:
This mantilla used by Ruth Draper in the monologue, "At the Court of Philip IV." It was part of a Spanish costume.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
