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Short evening cape constructed from show fabric of black ciselé loop-pile velvet with allover pattern of raised oak leaves, inset with three gores of black velvet; Black velvet fold-down collar and yoke each trimmed with pleated black satin ruffle and large bow; hook and eye closure; hem trimmed with black wool lace ruffle; silk twill lining.
capes (outerwear)
velvet (fabric weave)
silk (textile)
lace (needlework)
satin
Cape
Cape
1949.199
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman
1942.199
1895-1900 (see provenance)
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