2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Doll: girl w/fur trimmed coat and velvet hat on stand
ca. 1893
1961.31
Ceramic, composition, textile, leather, fur, hair, rhinestones, feathers, paint
Artist/Maker: Heinrich Handwerck

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Cape

Cape
Object name 
Cape
Date 
1820-1850
Medium 
Cotton
Dimensions 
Overall: 15 5/8 x 27 in. ( 39.7 x 68.6 cm )
Description 
Cotton mull triple bertha collar with curved top to go around the neck, scalloped corners; all three tiers have embroidered lace scalloped edging of alternating fern and floral motif.
Credit Line 
Gift of Constance Sherman
Object Number 
1973.32.1
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.