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Mantle

Jay's Limited

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The garment is a short, off-white cape with intricate lace details. Horizontal strips of lace and smooth fabric are layered on top of each other. The cape has a scalloped edge and appears to be made of multiple layers of lace and fabric. A string of pearls or beads hangs from the left side. The cape is displayed on a headless mannequin with a gray pole. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The title of the garment is "Mantle" by "Jay's Limited".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1863
Medium:
silk
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
549 × 624 px
Museum record:
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