Museum Collections
Luce Center
Collar
Object Number:
INV.1277
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 15 in. ( 6.4 x 38.1 cm )
Description:
Ecru starched linen collar, the neck edge is faced with linen fabric tape, the outer edges are trimmed with whitework embroidered cut cambric, the outer edge has openwork circle creating scallops, the collar ends are squared and have floral and leaf design with either openwork or bobbin lace at the center of the flowers, there are two tabs at the top ends of the collar to pin the collar together at the neck.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




