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Cape

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1849

GUSN

GUSN-53738

Description

Irridescent green and blue silk taffeta shoulder cape; two bands of trumpet-shaped trim around edges; grey silk fringe around hem; unlined; shaped around shoulders with lapet front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
Cape
Women's clothing
Cape

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1944.274

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