Collection Highlights
Our Indian Policy
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.029.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lace collar
Object Number:
INV.958
Date:
1775-1850
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 29 x 22 1/4 in. ( 73.7 x 56.5 cm )
Description:
Handmade linen bobbin lace and cambric scarf (fichu) with alternating rows of lace and shirred cambric in an overall horseshoe shape with pointed collar ends, the outer edges have a repeating floral design against a tulle ground with scalloped edges which are beaded.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
