Collection Highlights
The Daughters of Heber Reginald Bishop (Elizabeth, Harriet, Mary, and Edith)
ca. 1895
1905.22
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Cuffs
Object name
Cuffs
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Linen, cotton, metal
Dimensions
b: 4 1/2 x 7 in. ( 11.4 x 17.8 cm )
overall a: 4 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. ( 11.1 x 18.1 cm )
Description
Two matching ecru cambric cuffs with whitework cotton embroidery and handmade linen bobbin lace cuffs, there are six alternating rows of floral and leaf whitework and tulle lace with drawnwork at the foot edge and bordered with a leaf design, having straight beaded outer edges, each cuff has two fabric-covered metal buttons.
Object Number
INV.961ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
