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1974

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Bonnet Veil

This is a Bonnet veil. It is dated 1800–1850 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is linen and its technique is needlework on net. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mary Carothers and Charles de Limur. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Mary Carothers and Charles de Limur in memory of Ethel Mary de Limur.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 87 × 107 cm (34 1/4 × 42 1/8 in.)

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Bonnet Veil; linen; H x W: 87 × 107 cm (34 1/4 × 42 1/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Mary Carothers and Charles de Limur in memory of Ethel Mary de Limur; 1974-10-13

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