Woman's Should Cape (1955.127)

Summary: 
Woman's Shoulder Cape, c. 1895 (Click on image for additional information.)
Description: 

Materials: Silk, metal, glass

Black velvet shoulder cape trimmed with black beaded overlay on fine silk ground.  Black pleated silk chiffon standing collar ruffle and black pleated silk chiffon trim around the hem.  The capelet is lined with purple silk taffeta.