Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bodice
Object Number:
Z.1171.51
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Moiré silk, cotton, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 14 1/2 in. ( 50.8 x 36.8 cm )
Description:
Blue silk moiré with a X-pattern brocade; high round neckline; "pagoda style" sleeves, long sleevs narrow at the shoulder and expanding to a wide mouth, shorter in the front than the back, lined with white silk; deep pointed v-waistline in the front and back; lined with white cotton; metal hook and eye closures up the front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Emma Morse
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
