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Bonnet Veil

This is a Bonnet veil. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1977. Its medium is silk and its technique is machine made bobbin lace. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Mrs. William Augustus Bleeker.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 45 x 83.5 cm (17 11/16 x 32 7/8 in.)

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Bonnet Veil; silk; H x W: 45 x 83.5 cm (17 11/16 x 32 7/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. William Augustus Bleeker; 1977-76-4

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