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1 pink brushed cashmere evening cape w/ gold, silver, copper, bronze lame' & gold beaded passementerie to neckline & scalloped hem, c. 1890, label “A. Walles, 15 Rue Auber, Paris”, SH-SH 22”, L 36”, (loose stitches in trim at collar, lace discolored/partly unstitched, light discoloration collar & lower CF, tiny-0.25” holes); 1 winter wedding cape of cream moire’ silk faille w/ band collar, CF hook & eye closures, padded silk twill lining,1860s, SH-SH 21”, L 37”, (minor fraying & few sm seam openings collar, collar lining shattered w/ reinforcement stitching visible, few 0.25”-1” light stains esp. lower left, light wear at hem, discoloration lining), (both w/ petticoats N/I) Both good-very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.
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