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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
Museum record:
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