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Collar
Object/Artifact
Collar, broderie anglaise paisleys "Hand embroidered white cotton collar, large and small eyelet holes, paisley motifs with leaflets and florets in satin stitch. Scalloped edges. Neck binding. 4” deep. Seems to be earlier than 1850’s collars because it stands up on the neckline rather than lies flat on the shoulders....." "FORMER 91.158"
G92.015
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1820 - 1830
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Collar
Broderie Anglaise paisleys
hand-embroidered white cotton collar
eyelet holes
scalloped edges
Neck binding