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Long rectangular embroidered veil
American
About 1825
Object Place: America
Medium/Technique
Linen net with cotton and silk embroidery
Dimensions
116 x 118 cm (45 11/16 x 46 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mary Newbold Patterson Hale, (Mrs. Richard Walden Hale)
Accession Number53.414
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionA long rectangular embroidered veil, ecru in color, on two long sides rounded scalloped edges formed by small scale floral spray with carnation-like blossom, across bottom edge irregularly scalloped lines, each large scallop enclosing a pendent curling branch bearing carnations, deep inner border across bottom of large scale floral spray repeat; tender and many breaks and boles; several brownish stains.