Small rectangular black lace veil with narrow velvet ribbon along top edge. The upper half of the veil has a small floral pattern. The bottom half of the veil has a repeating flowing plant pattern. The sides and bottom edge of the veil have a repeating flowing plant pattern. The sides and bottom edge of the veil have a scroll like pattern. The top edge has a very narrow black velvet ribbon woven in so that the ends can be gathered together.
veils (headcloths)
lace (needlework)
velvet (fabric weave)
Veil
"Heirlooms Lace veil fan etc. from Mrs. Phillips" (This text was written on the box which the veil was found in.)
Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),
P850
Unknown
42 3/16 (W) (inches)
Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation
2006.44.1270
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