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Women's hip-length cape constructed from purple/brown-colored silk satin. Construction details include a narrow band collar with two hook and eyes; six sets of embroidered covered buttons with loop closure at center front; velvet and satin stripe ribbon applied down front and sides and around hem; double row of ribbon around shoulders; slits for hands at front; lined with burgundy silk; inter-lining of batting (undetermined fill).
capes (outerwear)
satin
silk (fiber)
velvet (fabric weave)
Cape
Cape
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman
1942.203
1855-1860 (see provenance)
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