Capelet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Capelet

Entry/Object ID

2024.48.011

Description

Adult woman's capelet from from black wool outer and black glazed cotton in lining., Hook and eye closure at high round neckline. No collar. Wool is cut from one large half-round piece, while lining has piecing in corners. Some small holes and stains on wool.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Capelet

Clothing Sex

Female

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1855