Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Luce Center
Lady's costume: the late 19th century "Gibson Girl era"
Object Number:
1957.123
Date:
ca.1957
Medium:
Wax, textile, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 26 x 10.2 x 14 cm )
Marks:
written: on bottom: "made BY E. Simpson"
Description:
Molded wax figurine of woman in period costume; white evening dress with drop shoulders, gloves above elbow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
