Capelet

Name/Title

Capelet

Entry/Object ID

G95.113

Description

Pelerine or capelet, ivory silk net, circular with high neckline. Fine hem, 1/2” hem at back edge with thread buttons. Border at neck and hem embroidered with (probably) silk meander-vine. Field filled with simple flowers and “o’s.” Shoulder seam embellished with leaflets. Approximately 11.5” deep.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1840

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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