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Collar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white collar, likely made of fabric or lace. The collar is U-shaped with a curved bottom edge. The collar has a wide, rounded bottom portion that curves inward to form a U-shape. Two triangular extensions form the shoulder sections. The collar is decorated with white lace or embroidery along its edges and bottom. The lace features a floral pattern with leaves and flowers. The background of the image is solid black. The artist and title of the work is "Collar".

Artwork details

Date:
1830s
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 413 px
Museum record:
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