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Collar

1830s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Deep collar consisting of two large flaps placed one above the other, of muslin, embroidered with white cotton thread and slightly decorated with drawn work. There is a border round each flap consisting of a wavy fern-like stem and large leaves. The collar is cut at the upper corners in two points to hang over the shoulders.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin with whitework embroidery
Brief description
Collar, muslin with whitework embroidery, England, 1830s.
Physical description
Deep collar consisting of two large flaps placed one above the other, of muslin, embroidered with white cotton thread and slightly decorated with drawn work. There is a border round each flap consisting of a wavy fern-like stem and large leaves. The collar is cut at the upper corners in two points to hang over the shoulders.
Dimensions
  • Length: 32.75in
  • Back depth: 11in
Object history
Purchased. Registered File number 23053/1902 and 19395/1902.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
757-1902

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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