Collection Highlights
Wedding dress
Date:
ca. 1712 with several alterations into the 20th century
Object Number:
1949.115a
Medium:
Silk brocade, needlepoint lace; silk chiffon
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Piece of lace: Scarf
Object Number:
INV.11785
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/4 x 57 in. ( 41.3 x 144.8 cm )
Description:
Woman's woven fichu of linen warp and red silk weft, in detailed geometric Persian-style design, with linen fringe on three sides.
Gallery Label:
This headscarf belonged to Lahera Ann Suydam.
Credit Line:
Gift of Emily H. Suydam
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
