Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Cuff
Object Number:
INV.14574.1
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 6 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 15.9 x 16.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Ecru muslin detachable cuff with a plain band of muslin at the top, two rows of ruching separated by a band of handmade linen bobbin lace with cordonnet floral motif, the outer edge is trimmed with bobbin lace with scalloped beaded edge, the bottom ruching is slit at one side and has two buttonholes for closure.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
