Collection Highlights
Water VII
1997
2002.13.2
Graphite over ground on heavy paper with deckled edges
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dickey (costume)
Object name
Dickey (costume)
Date
1900-1920
Medium
Cotton, lace
Dimensions
Overall: 13 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. ( 34.3 x 34.9 cm )
Description
White cotton dickey with a pleated neckline attaching in the back with metal hooks and eyes; machine-made bobbin lace ruffle in the front; cotton ties at the bottom.
Credit Line
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number
1933.32h
Gallery Label
This dickey was worn as part of a costume worn by Enrico Caruso when he performed the role of Des Grieux in "Manon Lescaut."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
