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Collar
Object/Artifact
2 strips of fine, sheer muslin eyelet-embroidered with stylized floral motifs in padded satin stitch, edged all around with hemstitching. 2 ends joined to form one long strip, with attached 3/4” fine linen frill on both long edges, stopping short of each end by about 1.5”. 17” long.
G96.049
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1810 - 1830
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
collar
woman
adult
female
muslin
eyelet
embroidered
floral motifs
satin stitch
hemstitching
linen frill
collar
woman
adult
female
muslin
eyelet
embroidered
floral motifs
satin stitch
hemstitching
linen frill