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Mantle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black cape with colorful embroidery, featuring diamond and floral patterns in red, blue, green, yellow, and orange hues. Long sleeves with tassel trim at the ends. The cape has a high neckline and a short fringe along the bottom edge. Displayed on a white mannequin. Mantle by Cristóbal Balenciaga.

Artwork Details

Date
1863
Medium
wool
Culture
American or European
Dimensions
505 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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