Name/Title
Black Silk MantleEntry/Object ID
2011.759Description
A loose black half-sleeve women's mantle, with lace silk braiding. There are two black velvet flower decorations with long ribbons on the upper front of the piece.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
collectionsintern@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
MantleClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
Silk, VelvetColor
BlackMade/Created
Manufacturer
Arnold and Co.Date made
1895 - 1899Time Period
19th CenturyLabel/Inscription/Signature
Type
LabelLocation
Label inside of collarTranscription
PARIS NEW YORK
ARNOLD & CO.
LOUISVILLE SAN FRANCISCOLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EmbroideredLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Jacket, DressingNomenclature Sub-Class
Dressingwear & NightwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
195Dimensions
Width
16 inLength
24-1/2 inDimension Notes
Length measured down the front. Width measure at shoulders while on mannequin.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Mrs. Martin RobillardNotes
Belonged to her grandmotherGeneral Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
Cording and braiding would have been made with a Cornley embroidery machine.
