Black corded silk with black beadwork; standing band collar; floral beadwork; black grosgrain ruching at shoulders extending to waist at front and back; beadwork in rows with scalloped design; fitted over shoulders with elastic at sides; lappets at front; trimmed all around with strands of beads; lined with black taffeta; hook and eye closure.
capes (outerwear)
silk (fiber)
taffeta
Cape
Cape
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Everett Swan and Mrs. Charles L. Stetson
1943.647
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