Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin
Object Number:
Z.923
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 7 cm )
Description:
Pin composed of textile half-spheres attached in the shape of a flower and two small trefoils affixed to pin on circular frame.
Gallery Label:
According to a note written on the paper wrapper in which this and other objects were found, it is a relic collected by Herbert D. Halsey, and was donated in 1941.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
