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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

Welcome to our Online Collections Database! Below you will find a searchable database showcasing images and information regarding tens of thousands of items in our online collection. Search using search terms, key words, object names, or names of historical figures to locate specific items, or, peruse at random to enjoy the breadth of collections available for view.

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Mantle

Object/Artifact

Fine, sheer muslin, all hand stitched mantle with long extensions down front; front and back sections joined with faggotting. Curved back edge finished with 3 tiers of frills; one down front edges. Slightly pointed neckline. Close fitting over shoulders. Elaborate Chikan embroidery with white cotton thread; series of cartouches filled with drawn thread work, and lavish floral units. Frills embroidered as well; back and front almost entirely covered; left over space filled with little sprigs.

G98.063

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1835 - 1845

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Mantle

Sheer

Muslin

Chikan

Embroidery

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