Digital Collections
Capelet
Object/Artifact
Capelet with collar, entirely hand stitched fine muslin. Short, shaped to shoulders. Ayreshire embroidered motifs appliqued to muslin, with various drawn thread fillings and eyelet work. Narrow bobbin lace edging all around edges and on seam lines. Border of hearts, forget me nots, pinks, etc. with scattering of small leaflets and flowers in the field.
G2005.158
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1835 - 1845
fine muslin
Ayreshire
embroidery
applique
eyelet work
bobbin lace
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