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Shoulder cape
French (Paris)
1880–1900
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Wool
Dimensions
67 cm (26 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Johnson
Accession Number63.1068
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
Description(Pelerine). Triangular in shape with open pleat at center back; made of beige wool, and trimmed completely around with gray-brown ostrich feathers. Back and sides also trimmed with long ecru fringe. Two rows of wide ecru braid with tassels attached decorate the center back. Lined with ecru tafeta. Wide beige grosgrain ribbon attached at center back to serve as a belt to be tied around waist. Condition good, several small holes in wool.