Mantilla
Category
Costume
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Cotton lace, cotton thread.
Measurements
580 x 1100 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603648
Summary
A woman's mantilla in black cotton lace, black thread on a black net ground. There is a gathering string along the upper edge to which the lace has been stitched, which forms a tie centre front. The mantilla is decorated throughout in a stylised pattern of flowers and leaves, A handwritten note associated with the mantilla reads "Cloths for Private Celebration of Holy Communion".
Marks and inscriptions
Unattached to garment, in marked envelope in box.: A handwritten note associated with the mantilla reads "Cloths for Private Celebration of Holy Communion". See associated photograph for further details.