Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Headscarf
Object Number:
INV.11465.2
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 10 x 1 in. ( 20.3 x 25.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Ecru machine made linen lace (bobbin-style) triangular headscarf, overall floral design, trimmed around all three sides with violet satin ribbon with black and white pin stripes, a silk pansey bouquet adorns the front corner.
Gallery Label:
This headscarf belonged to Betsy Ann Barker Miller (born ca. 1830), of Branford, Connecticut.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
