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Bertha
Object/Artifact
“Mantilla” of ivory cotton net, high narrowly bound neckline, wide over shoulders with extensions down front. Bordered all around with silk or linen embroidered leaf clusters (vaguely oak and ivy or grape). Edged with narrow handmade lace with linen or silk cordonnet. Penciled note on scrap of brown paper: “Made and worn by Aunt Caroline about 1830”
G95.068
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1835
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
mantilla
woman
lady
female
cotton net
silk
linen
embroidered
handmade lace
cordonnet
mantilla
woman
lady
female
cotton net
silk
linen
embroidered
handmade lace
cordonnet
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