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Mantle

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1886

GUSN

GUSN-40327

Description

Short, brown silk velvet; standing band collar; short but it is fitted over shoulders, and gathered at shoulder; long squared lapet; shoulder trimmed with appliqued flowers of copper colored beads; collar and edges trimmed with round faceted copper colored beads; beige silk satin lining; hook and eye closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mantles (outerwear)
Cape
Cape

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. A. S. Jewett

Accession Number

1939.518B

Related Items

Title Hat Accession Number 1939.519A

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