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Capelet
Object/Artifact
Black wool capelet lined with black cotton; long lappets in front; back of capelet is split; stand up collar with ruching around base of ruffle that surrounds the neck; capelet is trimmed with black beading .
2018.028.5
Genesee Country Village and Museum
1885 - 1900
capelet
wool
cotton
bead
beading
ruching
Wool
Cotton