Mantle

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Mantle

Entry/Object ID

G98.063

Description

Fine, sheer muslin, all hand stitched mantle with long extensions down front; front and back sections joined with faggotting. Curved back edge finished with 3 tiers of frills; one down front edges. Slightly pointed neckline. Close fitting over shoulders. Elaborate Chikan embroidery with white cotton thread; series of cartouches filled with drawn thread work, and lavish floral units. Frills embroidered as well; back and front almost entirely covered; left over space filled with little sprigs.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1845

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Mantle, Sheer, Muslin, Chikan, Embroidery