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Veil

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1855-1865

GUSN

GUSN-36845

Description

Black; semicircular; coarsely made handmade chantilly; dotted ground; floral and scallop border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

veils (headcloths)
headgear
Chantilly lace
handmade
lace (needlework)
silk (textile)
Headcloth
Veil
Veil

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Caroline M. Smith

Accession Number

1934.1185

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