ca. 1850
GUSN-247058
White lace bertha, with a floral and foliate pattern or design.--see curators notes and object file for full details.
berthas
lace (needlework)
Collar
"Lucy Maria Tappan Bowen's / lace bertha, worn in her portrait." (handwritten)
Unknown
Gift of Katharine Richardson
2002.29.17
Probably United States
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