Collection Highlights
Armchair
1785-1789
1916.7
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mantilla
Object name
Mantilla
Date
1900-1950
Medium
Velvet lace
Dimensions
Overall: 54 x 45 1/2 in. ( 137.2 x 115.6 cm )
Description
Large black velvet leaf patterned lace mantilla (veil).
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number
1956.173.7[dup]
Gallery Label
This mantilla used by Ruth Draper in the monologue, "At the Court of Philip IV." It was part of a Spanish costume.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
