Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lace collar
Object Number:
INV.11930
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 1/4 x 26 3/4 in. ( 64.1 x 67.9 cm )
Description:
Handmade linen bobbin lace circular collar, collar ends meet in the front of the garment, the neck edge is beaded and has a scroll design, the overall pattern is floral and vine on tulle, the outer edge has floral and scroll design, and is scalloped and beaded.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
