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Black cape with high black velvet collar; One cape collar (short) lined with black silk; no openings for arms; cape lined with fawn wool; corded tassel at collar; raw hem with slit at back.
capes (outerwear)
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
wool (textile)
Cape
Cape
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Waldo O. Ross
1938.554
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