Evening mantle

Emerald green evening mantle with black jet beading and diamante trim, cream chiffon and lace lining. Labeled: "Au Bon Marché, Maison A. Boucicaut, Paris."

Provenance

Purchased from Charles A. Whitaker Auctions on December 14, 2005.

Credit Line

Museum purchase with funds donated by the Textile and Costume Society, Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Evening mantle

  • Cape
Dimensions
Center back: 43.2 x 43.2 x 274.3 cm (17 x 17 x 108 in.)
Medium or Technique
Velvet, chiffon, lace, and jet beading
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
2005.615
Not on view

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