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Mantle

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched mantle made of cotton velveteen. Lined with red hand-quilted silk taffeta. Bound and triple-piped with the same silk. The wide collar is lined as well. Wide back with curved bottom. Inserted shapes for arms. 2 of 6 pr hooks / eyes remaining. Magnificently made.

G92.121

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Cape

Female

Velveteen

Taffeta

Red

1845 - 1850

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