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Collar
Object/Artifact
COLLAR, EMBROIDERED cambric? 1860-1870 Fine linen lawn collar densely embroidered by HAND with rose clusters; little sprigs all over; shell-like border. Satin, French Knot, drawn work; 2.5” wide. Exquisite.
G87.201
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860 - 1870
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Collar
Embroidered cambric
Embroidered by hand
fine linen law collar
rose cluster
shell-like border
French Knot
Drawn work