Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baby bonnet
Object Number:
INV.14574.5
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
overall (flat): 27 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 1 in. ( 68.9 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Cambric and handmade linen bobbin lace collared baby bonnet; the crown is made of panels of various shapes which overall conform to the shape of the head, these are joined with lace inserts, tucked cambric which is trimmed with scalloped lace runs around the bonnet from each side of the collar, which is a lace trimmed ruffle, the ties at each side of the collar are trimmed with lace also.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
