Capelet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Capelet

Entry/Object ID

2010.013.19

Description

Waist length capelet, circular, made from purple silk overlaid with black beaded and appliquéd net to create a paisley lace pattern. Adorned with sequins and black jet beads. Gathered lace ruffle over pleated sheet ruffle at bottom edge. 2 black cotton ties at top with hook and eye 2 large black fastened buttons for decoration.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Capelet

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Silk

Color

Purple, Black

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1910

Dimensions

Width

31-1/2 in

Length

17 in