#48

Black Silk Cape and Black Velvet Bonnet 1865 Era Poupee
Live Auction

$700
sold
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Description

The seemingly-simple black silk cape is thoughtfully constructed with box pleats at the shoulders and fall of the back, hidden arm holes, and trimmed with black velvet ribbon. Along with black velvet toque with turned up edging, black velvet banding, black feathers and ivory silk lining. A remnant of original paper label remains inside. Circa 1865. The ensemble is appropriately sized for 15-17" poupee.