Black cotton net appliqued with large black felt floral motifs edged with beads; band of felt trimmed with green braid and black beads around shoulders; ribbed silk band collar trimmed with taffeta and lace ruffles; hook and eye closure down center front concealed under lace ruffle; deep taffeta and lace flounce around bottom; lined with black taffeta.
capes (outerwear)
Cape
Cape
Unknown
Gift of Mr. Thompson S. Lingel
1992.147
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