Cape
ca. 1870 (made)
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Black velvet cape with jet bead and silk yarn embroidery in a design of scrolling leaves, and a black silk lining with an inner pocket. The collar, front edges, and hem of the silk lining are decorated with ruched silk.
Object details
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| Brief description | Woman's cape, velvet, ca. 1870, English. Black, jet bead embroidery, with black silk lining |
| Physical description | Black velvet cape with jet bead and silk yarn embroidery in a design of scrolling leaves, and a black silk lining with an inner pocket. The collar, front edges, and hem of the silk lining are decorated with ruched silk. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs G Knoblock |
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| Accession number | T.50-1951 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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