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Capelet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Waist length capelet, circular, made from purple silk overlaid with black beaded and appliquéd net to create a paisley lace pattern. Adorned with sequins and black jet beads. Gathered lace ruffle over pleated sheet ruffle at bottom edge. 2 black cotton ties at top with hook and eye 2 large black fastened buttons for decoration.

2010.013.19

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Capelet

Female

Silk

Purple

Black

1890 - 1910

31-1/2 in

17 in

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