Collar (Neckwear)
1830s (made)
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Woman's collar of fine white cotton hand-embroidered with white cotton in satin and buttonhole stitch. In form, it is double consisting of a rectangular collar with pointed front corners stitched over a deeper one with rounded corners which extend into lappets which expand at the ends and are finished straight. All the edges are cut in points with scalloped borders. The pattern consists of a formal leaf border with sprays of flowers arranged in each of the points and down the lappets.
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Materials and techniques | Cotton hand-embroidered with cotton thread |
Brief description | Woman's collar of cotton hand-embroidered with cotton thread, made in England, 1830s. |
Physical description | Woman's collar of fine white cotton hand-embroidered with white cotton in satin and buttonhole stitch. In form, it is double consisting of a rectangular collar with pointed front corners stitched over a deeper one with rounded corners which extend into lappets which expand at the ends and are finished straight. All the edges are cut in points with scalloped borders. The pattern consists of a formal leaf border with sprays of flowers arranged in each of the points and down the lappets. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'H' (Embroidered in white cotton at the left side of the under collar neck) |
Credit line | Given by Miss C Southwell |
Object history | Registered File number 1986/1648. From the Collection of lace and embroidery formed by Miss Southwell's mother. |
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Accession number | T.284-1986 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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