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Portrait of a Heroic Fireman
ca. 1857
1937.328
Polychrome painted and carved wood
Artist/Maker: Unidentified Artist

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Collar

Collar
Object name 
Collar
Date 
1825-1875
Medium 
Cotton
Dimensions 
Overall: 2 1/2 x 12 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 30.8 cm )
Description 
Embroidered lace cotton mull collar with pointed outside edging, vertical floral design bordered with openwork.
Credit Line 
Gift of Constance Sherman
Object Number 
1973.32.8
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.