2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
ca. 1802
1972.12ab
Silk, gold, enamel
Artist/Maker: John Cook

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Bustle cover

Bustle cover
Object name 
Bustle cover
Date 
1880-1900
Medium 
Cotton, needlepoint lace
Dimensions 
Overall: 28 x 25 1/2 in. ( 71.1 x 64.8 cm )
Description 
White cotton bustle cover with four stripes of needlepoint lace with a scroll pattern runs around the skirt; needlepoint lace ruffle around the bottom edge and up the front opening.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. M.H. Morse Jr.
Object Number 
Z.1171.42
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.