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Veil

Object Name:
Veil
Object ID:
1959.011
Place of Origin:
New Hampshire
Date:
circa 1820
Description:
Veil. Black silk lace, embroidered all over with sprigs. Embroidered border, bottom and two sides. Top scalloped with eyelets. Four large designs across bottom.
Material:
Textile
Silk
Dimensions:
W-32 L-40 inches
Provenance:
Wedding veil embroidered by grandmother of donor, c. 1840 (before she was married). Her name was Elizabeth Dodge Brigham (see Table of Marriages in Mather Henry's Commentary). Mother's name was Ella Brigham Williams.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Williams Ring
People:
Brigham
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