Mantilla

Name/Title

Mantilla

Entry/Object ID

G2004.125

Description

“Mantilla” made of white cotton bobbinet, shaped to fit across wide sleeves. Front shaped gently into tabs to the waist. The border was embroidered “without a pattern” by Hannah G. Gowen in an outline of a running lily-like vine with lace-like fillings. Edged all around with machine lace of very complementary design. Collar formed by folding over the top edge.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1840

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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Place

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America