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Date1840
Terms
  • Capes
  • Mull
Dimensions99.06 × 93.98 cm (39 × 37 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George C. Wales and Miss Nanna Sweet
Object numberCOS0050.0004
DescriptionWoman's cape or shawl made from white mull. The cape is triangular in shape and embroidered with floral and leaf design, featuring drawn thread work within some flowers. The bottom border features three tiers of ruffles with scalloped edges. French hand embroidery.
Collections
  • Historic Clothing
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