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1890s womens cape

Description: Simple black cape. The only decoration is a band of ruffled trim around the collar. It fastens at the neck with hooks and eyes and black satin ribbons.
Cape
Black
Solid
Waist length
High collar
Hooks and eyes; Ties
Center front closure
Ribbon
Gathering
Lining
Condition notes: Holes and rips in fabric. The lining is starting to pull away from the hem in the front of the garment.
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Origin: circa 1890s
Source: http://dmr.bsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/BmnHis/id/1760
Collection: Beeman, Mary Historic Costumes
Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Subjects: Costume--History
Clothing and dress--History
Fashion--History
Clothing & dress
Costumes
Capes (Clothing)

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