1 white silk taffeta half mourning cape w/ black silk crepe chiffon ruffled collar & CF, oversized self bow to left SH, black lace ribbon overlay, shaped hem w/ deep black chantilly lace flounce, c. 1895, SH-SH 18”, L 32”, (some shatter esp SH, pleat loss throughout taffeta, extensive separations b/t hem flounce) fair; 1 black silk paper taffeta mourning cape w/ black silk velvet applique, to lapel, vestigial hood & hem, hood edged w/ bobbin lace, braided silk cord & terminating in silk & chenille tassels, c. 1865, SH-SH 22”, L 44”, (light wear to trim, few splits up to 0.5” hood, few sm breaks in lace) excellent (both: petticoats N/I). Provenance: The Valentine Museum
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