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DEACESSIONED June 26, 2014
Mantle
American
1850–60
Medium/Technique
Silk; Satin
Dimensions
130 cm (51 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.341
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMantle. Black silk satin trimmed with velvet at collar, front line, pelerine edges cuffs. Full skirt gathered into bodice at waistline. Narrow turn-down collar. Attached pelerine. Set-in sleeves. 6 covered button front closure. Quilted black silk lining.
ProvenanceBefore 1944, worn by member of the Rae family, Massachusettes or upstate New York; before 1944, from the Rae Family to Elizabeth Day McCormick; 1944, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA. (Accession date: January 1, 1944); June 25, 2014, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Augusta Auctions, Bellows Falls, VT.