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Collar
Object/Artifact
COLLAR, COTTON WITH LACE EDGING 1845-1855 Round collar with pointed ends. Very fine linen, entirely hand stitched. 5” deep with 1/2” binding on neck edge. 1/8” hem with edging of 1/2” Swedish [?] lace (braided linen forming diamond shapes) and outer edges of machine [?] Valenciennes type-lace.
G88.212
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1845 - 1855
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
collar
cotton collar
collar with lace eding
round collar
entirely hand stitched
lace edging
Valenciennes type-lace