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Bureau scarf

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1810-1830

GUSN

GUSN-54310

Description

Rectangular; white cotton mull; embroidered all over with white floral sprig. Trimmed all around with 3" ruffle of rose pattern needlepoint lace.

Details

Descriptive Terms

scarves (furniture coverings)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
super
needle lace
textiles
floral patterns
Cotton
Chantilly Lace
Embroidered
Floral
Hand Stitched
Mull
Unidentified Textile
SCARF, BUREAU

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30 x 70 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edgar J. Rollins

Accession Number

1946.309

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