This collar is constructed of purple velvet and is embellished with pearlescent beads of blue, white, red, pink and orange sewn in anthropomorphic and geometric patterns that are three-dimensional, built up with beads from the velvet's surface. The collar is edged with gold and silver metallic trim and lined with white cotton. A standing collar is gathered into the neck band. It is handstitched.
collars (neckwear)
velvet (fabric weave)
Collar
Unknown
26 (W) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Ruth White
1986.1099
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