Collection Highlights
The definitive treaty of peace and friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain : concluded at Paris, the 10th day of February, 1763, to which, the King of Portugal acceded on the same day...
Date:
1763
Object Number:
LIB.Y1763.Tre
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Luce Center
Petticoat
Object Number:
1949.115b
Date:
1712
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 1/2 x 49 in. ( 92.7 x 124.5 cm )
Description:
White cotton petticoat worn over a hoop with a drawstring waist; bottom has a scalloped edge and a floral open work border with bobblin lace work in the center of the flowers.
Gallery Label:
This petticoat was worn by Cornelia de Peyster, daughter of Isaac and Maria (Van Ball) de Peyster, on October 12, 1712, when she married Oliver Stephen Teller (b. 1685), son of Andres and Sophia (Van Cortlandt) Teller. It was also worn by the donor on the occasion of her marriage, April 30, 1908.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Arthur T. Sutcliff
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
