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Veil

American
Second quarter 19th century
Object Place: USA

Medium/Technique Linen net with silk and cotton embroidery and silk ribbon
Dimensions 79 x 98.5 cm (31 1/8 x 38 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. James Wheeler
Accession Number53.1099
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionEmbroidered net veil, long, red rosette powdered all over ground, border design across bottom of repeat of floral spray with curving stems bearing small blossoms and berries, outer border along bottom edge formed by repeat of small scale floral spray with pendent full blown blossom, on two long sides a narrow vine border.