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Opera cape

House of Worth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored fabric with golden floral pattern, gathered at the back of the neck with a large bow. The cape has long, frayed lace trim and is draped over a mannequin on a wooden stand. The background is a plain white wall.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1899
Medium:
silk
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
320 × 623 px
Museum record:
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