Scarf

Late 19th century

  • Titles Scarf (Descriptive)
  • Medium lace, cotton
  • Dimensions 36 × 41 in. (91.4 × 104.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Helen Benedict Byrd in honor of Martha Milner Benedict, 1986.1009
  • Work Type scarf
  • Classification Costume

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