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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

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