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Cape
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched cape or cloak for infant made of dimity, with fine cambric ruffles. Minute French inspired seams. Hems on ruffles, which trim entire perimeter of cape, as well as capelet, standing collar and neck seam. Ruffles whipped on. Outer hems 5”. Pleats around neck to fit 5 or 6 year old.
G87.053
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Infant
Historic Costume
Cape
Unisex
Dimity
White
1800 - 1825
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