Collection Highlights
Wedding dress
Date:
ca. 1712 with several alterations into the 20th century
Object Number:
1949.115a
Medium:
Silk brocade, needlepoint lace; silk chiffon
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Medallion
Object Number:
1948.570
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 × 1/4 in. (8.9 × 0.6 cm)
Description:
Handheld, circular mirror in metal casing with cover; metal casing embossed with design (possibly an insignia or seal) at the center back that depicts foliage (likely a laurel wreath) resting atop an urn above the Roman numerals "II V" and an anchor, surrounded by a beaded, circular boarder; remnants of a pin back at top of casing.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, this mirror belonged to Josiah C. Brownell, uncle of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Dorothy Cocks
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
