Woman's Black Cape

Object/Artifact

Historic Germantown

Woman's Beaded Capelet

Name/Title

Woman's Black Cape

Entry/Object ID

CW 1990.5.30

Description

Cape. Woman's black capelet; black lattice web of black beads over black silk lining; black lace all around silk lining. Four-inch beaded fringe all around net capelet; black silk ribbon ties; black chenille at neck to form a collar. Dimensions: 13-1/2-inches from top of collar to end of fringe in front; 16-inches from top of collar to end of fringe at center back; 16-inches across shoulders. Good condition - some lace detached from lining and torn in places. Beading in good condition. Date unknown.

Collection

Germantown Historical Society Objects

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

unknown

Dimensions

Height

13-1/2 in

Width

16 in

Dimension Notes

Details: Dimensions: 13-1/2-inches from top of collar to end of fringe in front; 16-inches from top of collar to end of fringe at center back; 16-inches across shoulders.

Material

Jet beads; silk; lace