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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