Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cuff set
Object Number:
Z.1170.1ab
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
overall a: 5 3/8 x 8 in. ( 13.7 x 20.3 cm )
overall b: 5 1/4 x 8 in. ( 13.3 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Ecru cotton Irish needlepoint guipure lace cuff set, being slightly wider at the bottom than at the top, with the seam side slightly shorter than the outer side, both cuffs are the same; the footing edges are plain, the overall pattern is of flowers and shamrocks with busy bar design between, the outer edges are scalloped and trimmed with picot.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
