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Capelet

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched white cotton. Pointed front and back, rather large. Narrow overcast seams with running stitch. Border of 8 rows of pin tucks between each of 3 rows of chain stitched flower sprays with holes for centers. Pin tucked and matching embroidered eyelet frill all around.

G89.225

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1865 - 1885

User Age: Youth Gender: Female

Capelet

White

Batiste

Cotton

Embroidered

Pelerine

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