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Collar
Object/Artifact
Extremely fine embroidery on sheer linen or cotton collar. Scalloped edges, sprays of what remind me of fireworks- round holes with cartwheels, dots, minute eyelet, fagotting, seed stitch. 1 1/4” wide, for smallish neck. No binding on neck edge for attachment to dress.
G90.230
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Collar
Embroidered cotton collar
Scalloped edges
minute eyelet
seed stitch
attachment to dress