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Cape

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-42264

Description

Blue silk velvet cape with blue cord along front; blue fringe at hem; cream silk lining; hook and eye at neck. A= Cape B= Separate piece of fabric.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
silk (textile)
taffeta
velvet (fabric weave)
Cape
Cape

Additional Identification Number

B3793

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1988.368AB

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