Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Luce Center
Veil
Object Number:
INV.993
Date:
1835-1845
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 x 27 1/2 in. ( 58.4 x 69.8 cm )
Description:
Machine made black silk veil, primarily tulle overall studded with leaf motif, long edges are plain finished, side edges are hemmed.
Gallery Label:
This veil was worn by Mrs. John Rogers, Sr.'s mother, Mrs. John Derby of Salem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Rogers
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
