Name/Title
Black silk faille capelet with jet beads and fringe, c. 1890sEntry/Object ID
2012.40.41Description
Acc. No. 12.40.41
Subject Category: Clothing
Date or Period: circa 1890's
Object: Capelet
Description: A capelet of black-colored silk faille with a stand-up collar The inside is lined with a black-colored fabric, possibly sateen. Beginning at the neck and extending to the hem, the garment is secured with hook and eyes. The front and back are decorated with black-colored jet beads in a floral motif. Below the shoulders where the sleeves would normally be, are decorations with rows of fringe composed of black jet glass. The garment appears to be partially hand-sewn.
History of Object: This garment belonged to Maude Fenn (1876-1949).
Acquired from: Elizabeth Anne Cate
Date: 05/18/12
