Woman’s Capelet

United States

About 1900

  • Titles Woman's Capelet (Descriptive)
  • Medium silk, lace
  • Dimensions Overall: 17 in. (43.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Ms. Winifred Mary Gilb, 1985.181
  • Work Type capelet
  • Classification Costume

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