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Mantle
American
mid-19th century
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet, with silk fringe
Dimensions
Overall: 98cm (38 9/16in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Frances Fowler and Professor Harold North Fowler
Accession Number51.1980
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack velvet mantle fastened in front with black silk frogs; deep rounded point in front and rounded in back; small cape collar with rounded point in back; edges trimmed with black satin piping and black silk knotted fringe; two cap-like pieces over arms; quilted black silk lining and interlined with wool fleece.
ProvenanceGift to the MFA, 1951