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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
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
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.