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Shoulder cape
probably French
About 1854
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Machine net
Dimensions
74 x 250 cm (29 1/8 x 98 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ruth Burke
Accession Number56.827
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionTriangular in shape; made of ivory-colored machine net and, near long side, a scalloped, chevron--shaped panel of dark ivory taffeta; a deep net flounce borders the two short sides. Main triangle and flounce decorated with narrow bands of guimp of three sorts, sewn to the net. Condition fair; some seams opened, some loose guimp. Worn in Peru by Mrs. Cecil Caverly, of Lowell.
ProvenanceWorn in Peru by Mrs. Cecil Caverly of Lowell, Mass.