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Veil

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-39354

Description

Black silk twist net; black silk needlerun; scalloped border with trilobed motif; five large floral spray motifs across; sprigged ground; narrow silk drawstring.

Details

Descriptive Terms

veils (headcloths)
accessories
needle lace
net (textile)
silk (textile)
Headcloth
Veil
Veil

Associated Building

Used At Fowler House Purchase - WSA,

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1937.1113

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