2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
Used By: George Washington

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Cuff

Cuff
Object name 
Cuff
Date 
1825-1875
Medium 
Linen
Dimensions 
overall a: 4 3/4 x 7 in. ( 12.1 x 17.8 cm ) overall b: 4 7/8 x 7 in. ( 12.4 x 17.8 cm )
Description 
Cambric cuff in two pieces, designed to button together at each end, the bands have buttons and button loops on the sides, and have handmade bobbin tulle insets of a flower flanked with leaves on either side, the trim is of handmade bobbin tulle insets of vertical leaf pattern creating sawtooth bottom edge finished with buttonhole stitch.
Object Number 
Z.1443ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.