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Collection Highlights
Geometrical Lathe-work Proof
Date:
Object Number:
PR.221.63
Medium:
Engraving
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Child's smock
Object Number:
Z.1214
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Muslin, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 12 in. ( 39.4 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Cream muslin smock with an allover stripe pattern of drawnwork and whitework circles between; round neckline with a cotton ruffle of whitework and eyelet lace st a half inch below and going all around the garment; white cotton scalloped whitework trim on the hem; two buttons at back of ruffle to close smock.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. M. H. Morse, Jr.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
