Collection Highlights
Wedding dress
Date:
ca. 1712 with several alterations into the 20th century
Object Number:
1949.115a
Medium:
Silk brocade, needlepoint lace; silk chiffon
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sleeves
Object Number:
1973.32.34ab
Date:
1820-1875
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
overall a: 16 1/2 x 7 in. ( 41.9 x 17.8 cm )
overall b: 16 1/4 x 7 in. ( 41.3 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Set of undersleeves with hemmed inner edge and cuffs of alternating bands of embroidered lace and bobbin lace; the three bands of bobbin lace has a continuous boteh motif and the bottom edge is scalloped, the two bands of embroidered lace have floral and geometric patterns.
Credit Line:
Gift of Constance Sherman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
