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2021.17.5
Cape
Date: c. 1893
Midnight navy silk velvet shoulder cape with jet beaded passementerie and fringe. Black silk chiffon ruffle at neck. Lined in black chinasilk. Seven hook and eyes up front
Material: velvet, glass beads, silk chiffon, silk, metal hook and eyes
Label: The F.F. Tebbett's Co Butler exchange , Providence RI
Measurements:
Shoulders - 13 inches
Nape to bottom hem - 16.5 inches
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