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Shoulder length with black velvet at V-neck, with vertically pleated white chiffon; bands of black velvet with black taffeta ruffles with pinked edge; lace ruffle around neck and along shoulder; V-neck at back; long pleated chiffon ties trimmed with white lace; white silk lining; one hook and eye closure.
capes (outerwear)
chiffon
silk (textile)
taffeta
velvet (fabric weave)
Cape
Cape
Unknown
Gift of Wickliffe Draper
1934.44
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