Mantle

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Mantle

Entry/Object ID

G92.121

Description

Entirely hand-stitched mantle made of cotton velveteen. Lined with red hand-quilted silk taffeta. Bound and triple-piped with the same silk. The wide collar is lined as well. Wide back with curved bottom. Inserted shapes for arms. 2 of 6 pr hooks / eyes remaining. Magnificently made.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Cape

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Velveteen

Lining

Taffeta

Color

Red

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1850