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Woman's Capelet (Mantelet)1882

Not on view
Ivory-white woman's open-front cape with allover looped cord embroidery, tassel fringe along all edges, and a pale taupe sash tied at the waist

Unknown, Woman's Capelet (Mantelet), 1882, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lapthorn Smith, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Woman's Capelet (Mantelet)
Place Made
Canada
Date Made
1882
Medium
Wool net with wool braid, wool tassels, wool lace, and silk plain weave (faille) ribbon
Dimensions
Length: 39 in. (99.06 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lapthorn Smith
Accession Number
M.54.12.8
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles