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Veil

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1835-1845

GUSN

GUSN-38246

Description

Black; twisted net; tambour; flowers of graduating size; needle run all over - more densely at bottom; three scalloped sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

veils (headcloths)
headgear
lace (needlework)
net (textile)
silk (textile)
embroidering
Headcloth
Veil
Veil

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ruth Child

Accession Number

1935.1391

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