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Capelet

Object/Artifact

Capelet with collar, entirely hand stitched fine muslin. Short, shaped to shoulders. Ayreshire embroidered motifs appliqued to muslin, with various drawn thread fillings and eyelet work. Narrow bobbin lace edging all around edges and on seam lines. Border of hearts, forget me nots, pinks, etc. with scattering of small leaflets and flowers in the field.

G2005.158

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1835 - 1845

fine muslin

Ayreshire

embroidery

applique

eyelet work

bobbin lace

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