Collar

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of mid-19th-century American with this delicate cotton collar from the 1850s. During the Victorian era, detachable collars like this one were a staple of women's attire, allowing for versatile styling with blouses and dresses. Worn by ladies across social classes, they symbolized modesty, elegance, and the era's emphasis on crisp, polished appearances—often starched for a structured, high-necked silhouette that aligned with prevailing moral and aesthetic ideals. Crafted from cotton, a widely accessible and practical medium, this collar highlights the democratizatio...