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Gift of Barbara Becker Girard, 2016.31.4, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Garter
Gift of Barbara Becker Girard, 2016.31.4, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Garter

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Barbara Becker American, born 1947
Date1976
Mediumnylon net, rayon, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Length) 2 1/8 x (Width) 5 3/4in. (5.4 x 14.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Barbara Becker Girard
DescriptionNylon netting gathered onto an elastic band covered with rayon ribbon, blue on the outside and ecru on the inside, with a tied blue ribbon bow to which is attached a plastic ornament consisting of two touching hearts. Used as "something new" at the wedding of Barbara Becker to Raymond Girard in 1976.
Object number2016.31.4
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