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Capelet
Object/Artifact
Crescent-shaped piece, entirely hand stitched with bias edging at top; piping with frill at outer edges. Roller printed arabesques on beige ground in red, overprinted green, yellow, brown. 15” back neck to bottom.
G89.177
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1830 - 1835
Capelet
Cotton
Frilled