Collection Highlights
Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dickey
Object name
Dickey
Date
1880-1910
Medium
Silk, cotton, metal
Dimensions
overall a (dickey): 12 x 26 1/2 in. ( 30.5 x 67.3 cm )
overall b (strap): 47 x 1/4 in. ( 119.4 x 0.6 cm )
Description
White silk lace machine and handmade dickey with stand-up collar with stays, the lace is machine made bobbin-type with an overall geometric pattern, the collar is edged with silk tulle, the body is edged with satin tape which is hand stitched to lace, the back closes with metal hook-and-eye fasteners, the bottom front and back have satin ribbon loops through which is threaded a cotton twill tape strap to secure the garment to the body.
Object Number
Z.1331.5ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.