Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sleeves
Object Number:
Z.1191ab
Date:
1825-1890
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
overall a: 11 3/8 x 10 1/8 in. ( 28.9 x 25.7 cm )
overall b: 10 7/8 x 10 1/2 in. ( 27.6 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Set of handmade silk lace and whitework embroidered undersleeves, both sleeves are of the same design; the sleeves are bobbin tulle, the cuffs have three bands of lace, the outer bands are a floral design in whitework on silk, the center band is bobbin tulle with a meandering pattern running through it, the cuffs flare out slightly.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
