Ivory Mull Tunic Gown with Silver Embroidery
Indian textile, worn in Europe or America, ca. 1808-1812
Soft fine sheer cotton embroidered with silver thread in a neoclassical mode
Kent State University Museum
Silverman/Rodgers Collection
KSUM 1983.1.27

Square Turnover Shawl with Black Field and Striped Border Possibly
Kashmir, India, ca. 1810-1830
Pieced, borders woven au lancé 3/1 twill, back trimmed with floats,
embroidered counter galleries and outer horizontal border, wool warp and weft (8 colors)
Kent State University Museum
Silverman/ Rodgers Collection
KSUM 1983.1.1547

Ivory Kid Leather Slip-on Shoes
Made by L. Robinson & Co, 103 Market Street, Philadelphia, ca. 1830-1840
Lent by the Helen Clark Ward Costume Collection
Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, Ohio
Gift of Mary M. Hobbs, 1949
KSUM L1995.17.609ab (49.424)

 

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