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Cape

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1845-1860

GUSN

GUSN-37954

Description

Blue changeable taffeta; plain neckline with vertical tucks along front opening and double ruffle hem; taupe lining; no closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
stitching
taffeta
Cape
Cape

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ruth Child

Accession Number

1935.748

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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