Black silk twist net; chain stitch (tambour); border of delicate sprays; dotted ground; motifs in brown thread; scalloped edges; floral trail on sides; drawstring.
veils (headcloths)
headgear
net (textile)
silk (textile)
embroidering
Headcloth
Veil
Veil
Unknown
Gift of Frances L. Chace
1930.981
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