Capelet

Name/Title

Capelet

Entry/Object ID

G89.225

Description

Entirely hand stitched white cotton. Pointed front and back, rather large. Narrow overcast seams with running stitch. Border of 8 rows of pin tucks between each of 3 rows of chain stitched flower sprays with holes for centers. Pin tucked and matching embroidered eyelet frill all around.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1865 - 1885

Notes

User Age: Youth Gender: Female

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Search Terms

Capelet, White, Batiste, Cotton, Embroidered, Pelerine