Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
Date
1870s - early 20th century
Medium
probably linen, possibly cotton, gauze
Dimensions
H x W: 11 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (28.6 x 47 cm)
Description
A women’s collar made of machine-woven off-white linen or cotton gauze with machine-made lacework trim. The collar is made of gauze with the bottom edge trimmed in a scalloped eyelet motif. At each corner is a motif of a highly stylized floral leafy vine in cutwork and also with scalloped eyelet edges. The top band of the collar is longer so it can be closed at the neck without inhibiting the designs in the corners.
Place used
Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
collars (neckwear)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Self-liberation
Slavery
Social reform
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson
Object number
2009.50.40.6
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55d415c27-8da8-4d75-9d3e-7df3280332f7

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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