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Cape

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1848-1852

GUSN

GUSN-52720

Description

Black moire' ribbed silk shoulder cape; pleated bands of self-fabric around edges; trimmed with black silk braid; long lappets at front; no closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
Cape
Cape

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Lilias Page

Accession Number

1941.1467

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