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Set of Collars

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

White cotton embroidery in chain and satin stitches, buttonholing, and French knots on muslin, intended for parts of collars. The pattern depicts sprigs of roses and other flowers with slightly scalloped or interlaced borders. The greater part of the pattern is printed in black and not yet worked.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Collar (Neckwear)
  • Collar (Neckwear)
  • Collar (Neckwear)
Materials and techniques
Cotton embroidery on muslin
Brief description
White cotton embroidery; Switzerland; 19th century.
Physical description
White cotton embroidery in chain and satin stitches, buttonholing, and French knots on muslin, intended for parts of collars. The pattern depicts sprigs of roses and other flowers with slightly scalloped or interlaced borders. The greater part of the pattern is printed in black and not yet worked.
Object history
Purchased. Registered File no. 1929/11398.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.133-1930

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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