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Cape
Object/Artifact
Black repp cape, trimmed with black beading and black lace along front opening and sleeves; black scroll beading all along arm seams on front and back; stand up collar is trimmed with stringed black jet beads and black lace; hook and eye closure along front.
2018.028.3
Genesee Country Village and Museum
1880 - 1890
Date: 1880-1890
Repp
cape
coat
lace
beading
Lace