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Shoulder Cape

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1879

GUSN

GUSN-13656

Description

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.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
Cape
Cape

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Thompson S. Lingel

Accession Number

1992.147

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