mantle
Summary
Black plush trimmed with black lace and applied beading, lined with black silk. Collar high at back tapering to front. Front fastening with long square ends with frill of lace at bottom. Collar and fronts trimmed with applied lace. Bead decoration each side of neck. Back divided to form 2 short tabs trimmed with deep frill of lace. Short sleeves, gathered and padded on shoulder. Bead trimming on outer edges and down outer arm. Lower edge of sleeves trimmed with tasselled bead fringe.
Object Name
mantle
Date Created
1889-1892
Dimensions
Length (back): 63.5cm
Length (front): 96.5cm
accession number
1947.3975
Collection Group
Place of creation
Europe
Medium
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