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Maroon velvet; dolman sleeves; long pointed capelet collar; dark brown flower medallion and maroon silk tassels on each side of collar; hook & eye closure at neck. Changeable, quilted silk taffeta lining of black and red; all edges trimmed with deep maroon/brown double row of piping.
capes (outerwear)
velvet (fabric weave)
taffeta
Cape
Cape
Unknown
Gift of Miss E. L. Coleman
1927.2078
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