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Embroidered and Beaded Fur-edged Cape
Embroidered and Beaded Fur-edged Cape
Embroidered and Beaded Fur-edged Cape

Embroidered and Beaded Fur-edged Cape

Date1920s
Mediumsatin, velvet, fur, embroidery floss, faceted glass beads with metal hook-and-eye
Dimensions38 × 53 3/4 in. (96.5 × 136.5 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Helen Lucero
Object numberPC2019.49.1
DescriptionThis black cape has a fur edging and curving, embroidered lines of beads. It is a short cape that would fall near the middle of the wearer's back. It attaches at the front with a metal hook-and-eye closure.
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