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Brown velvet with embroidered swirl and leaf pattern; band collar trimmed with brown silk floss, ostrich feathers and large satin bow; hook & eye closure; lappets and front of sleeve openings trimmed with ball fringe; back of waist trimmed with fringe; slit at back for bustle. Collar and lappets lined with changeable green silk; body lined with quilted brown silk; inner waistband of olive ribbon.
capes (outerwear)
velvet (fabric weave)
silk (fiber)
Cape
Cape
Unknown
Gift of Grace L. Richards
1935.1453
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