Black peau-de-soie silk capelet with black glass jet trim, c. 1880s

Name/Title

Black peau-de-soie silk capelet with black glass jet trim, c. 1880s

Entry/Object ID

1986.51.65

Description

Acc. No. 86.51.65 Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: C. 1880’s Object: Cape Description: Half cape or capelet of black colored peau-de-soie silk with black jet (glass) bead trim. Satin or organdy ruffles as trim. Lining of silk brocade (with pattern). History of Object: Cape worn by Caroline McLean Chipman Dwinelle. Acquired from: Roscoe & D'Arcy Hamilton Date: 8-28-86