Mantle

Date1830-1850

MediumBrown Silk Velvet (Garment Exterior), Quilted Blue Silk (Lining); Brown Satin (Piping)

DimensionsLength (at center back): 30 1/2"; Length (at center front): 34"

Credit LineGift of Tasha Tudor.

Object number1996-284

DescriptionShort shoulder mantle or cape of medium brown silk velvet lined with quilted blue silk and piped with brown satin around edges. Collarless with curved front pendants allowing for arm placement. Innerlined with thin wool batting.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Tasha Tudor.