Bertha

Name/Title

Bertha

Entry/Object ID

G95.068

Description

“Mantilla” of ivory cotton net, high narrowly bound neckline, wide over shoulders with extensions down front. Bordered all around with silk or linen embroidered leaf clusters (vaguely oak and ivy or grape). Edged with narrow handmade lace with linen or silk cordonnet. Penciled note on scrap of brown paper: “Made and worn by Aunt Caroline about 1830”

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1835

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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