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Stole
Object/Artifact
Fine black silk machine net stole, long and narrow. (Image shows about 60% of the length.) Distinguished by simple floral sprig in each corner, narrow edge and small spots in field, all formed by narrow silver bands folded back and forth upon itself and mounted on card base, or stitched on.
G2002.107
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1800 - 1810
stole
machine net
silver band edging