Digital Collections

Capelet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Adult woman's capelet from from black wool outer and black glazed cotton in lining., Hook and eye closure at high round neckline. No collar. Wool is cut from one large half-round piece, while lining has piecing in corners. Some small holes and stains on wool.

2024.48.011

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Historic Costume

Capelet

Female

1840 - 1855

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