Woman's capelet
Woman's small cape of taffeta. Hand stitched throughout. Lined. Has two layers of ruffles on lower edge.
Year (or year range)
1850-1870
Approximate era
1851-1900
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Woman's white net blouse
Woman's blouse made of white net. Three quarter sleeves. Back of blouse is cut out (for ventilation?)
Year (or year range)
1900-1912
Approximate era
1901-1925
Black lace collar
Woman's black lace collar. Attached to silk back.
Year (or year range)
1870-1900
Approximate era
1851-1900
Black Chantilly lace
Three pieces of Chantilly lace probably used for Victorian mourning bonnets. Note the detail in the second photo!
Year (or year range)
1870-1890
Approximate era
1851-1900
Woman's silk blouse
Woman's silk blouse in black with white stylized pattern. Machine and hand stitched.
Year (or year range)
1900-1918
Approximate era
1901-1925
Wedding headdress of Mrs. Susan Delvey Wilber
Headdress of white satin ribbon attached to wire covered linen. Susan Delvey married August 13, 1856.
Year (or year range)
1856
Approximate era
1851-1900
Donated by
Gladys Wilber