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Woman's Cape1840-1860

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Royal blue moire silk wrap displayed on a dress form, with deep navy fringe along the hem, front edges, and shoulders

Unknown, Woman's Cape, 1840-1860, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. J. C. Fjerdingstad, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Woman's Cape
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1840-1860
Medium
Silk plain weave (faille), moiré finish, with silk fringe
Dimensions
Center back length (With fringe): 27 in. (68.58 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. C. Fjerdingstad
Accession Number
33.30.32
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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