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Mantle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green cape with colorful embroidery, featuring wavy lines and floral patterns in white, orange, blue, green, and pink. The cape has a high neckline and long sleeves. A black fringe trim with tassels adorns the bottom edge. The cape is displayed on a white mannequin. Title: Mantle. Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
late 1860s
Medium:
wool, silk
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
467 × 625 px
Museum record:
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