Garter
- French, 18th century
- France
- Dimensions
- 32.3 x 3 cm (12 11/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
- Medium or Technique
- Silk with silver embroidery and linen lining
- Classification
- Costumes
- Accession Number
- 38.1228
- Not on view
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One garter of pink silk with scrolling conventional flowers couched in silver thread (silver wound on white silk) and flat silver wire. Silver somewhat tarnished, pink silk worn and faded. Lined with linen (two pieces).
Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
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