Purple taffeta, full length; rounded collar & capelet tying at throat with ribbon; slits for hands concealed under pointed edge flap; triangular quilting down center front and at collar and capelet; piping around same and flaps; border piping above hem; fully lined with yellow silk; lining under collar, capelet, flaps; interlining of white wool; gathered inside at waist with purple ribbon drawstring.
cloaks
padding (process)
quilting
silk (textile)
taffeta
Cloak
Cloak
Unknown
Gift of Miss Lilias Page
1935.421
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