Capelet

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Capelet

Entry/Object ID

G2005.158

Description

Capelet with collar, entirely hand stitched fine muslin. Short, shaped to shoulders. Ayreshire embroidered motifs appliqued to muslin, with various drawn thread fillings and eyelet work. Narrow bobbin lace edging all around edges and on seam lines. Border of hearts, forget me nots, pinks, etc. with scattering of small leaflets and flowers in the field.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1845

Lexicon

Search Terms

fine muslin, Ayreshire, embroidery, applique, eyelet work, bobbin lace