Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lace cape
Object Number:
INV.11903
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/4 x 43 1/4 in. ( 59.1 x 109.9 cm )
Description:
White silk machine made bobbin-style lace collared scarf (fichu) primarily tulle worked in a floral and leaf checkerboard pattern with machine embroidered flowers in the center, a floral motif surrounds all edges, rinceau beaded edging; the collar has a floral motif around with rinceau beaded edging.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
