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Woman's Scarf

Original OwnerProbably originally owned by Sarah Maria Mansfield American, 1831 - 1914
Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1847
MediumHand-embroidered cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 24 1/2 x 44 1/2in. (62.2 x 113cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mary Means Huber
DescriptionWoman's neck scarf made of fine white cotton. It is shaped like a diamond with elongated ends. It folds in half along the bias, with the narrow ends in front. It is hand-embroidered in white thread with a floral design at one of the broad corners. The scalloped edges are finished with buttonhole stitching. Three dots are embroidered within each scallop.
Object number2002.92.3
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Dress
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