Embroidered Collar

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Embroidered Collar by an unknown artist is a gray fabric piece with white embroidery. The fabric is shaped like a wide, inverted "V" with a curved top, resembling a collar, with two pointed ends extending upwards. The fabric has a light gray color and appears to be made of a thin material, possibly linen. The edges of the fabric are trimmed with a small, white scalloped stitch. The majority of the fabric features white embroidery in a floral pattern, with leaves and flowers arranged in a repeating design along the edges. The embroidery is denser at the bottom of the collar and becomes less dense towards the top. The background behind the collar is solid black. There are a few small holes and stains on the fabric, indicating signs of wear and tear. The overall shape and design of the collar suggest it was used as a decorative piece for clothing.