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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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