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Shoulder cape
American
mid-19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Ivory; net work
Dimensions
41 cm (16 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ruth Burke
Accession Number56.828
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFan-shaped, of ivory net with applied border and stripes of meandering narrow ivory braid suggesting coral forms. Along short side, a pale lavender satin ribbon passes through five net and braid loops. Condition: good.