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Hearst Museum object titled Cape, accession number 2-62856, described as Costume- black net cape with beading, sequins and chain stiching. Embroidery in black, rose, blue and gold. Heavy border of black sequins.
Hearst Museum object titled Cape, accession number 9-22719, described as ecru silk cape embroidered with ecru gloral patterns throughout. constructed of 2 pieces joined at center back forming a "V". Back seam decorated silk roundelles and tassels. front lapels and hem decorated with fringes. Chinese knot and tie cord closure at neck, ending in tassels.
Hearst Museum object titled Cape, accession number 9-22197, described as ritual shoulder cape. silk brocade (2 different fabric: gold ground with red geometric patter; yellow ground with blue floral and geometric motifs). fabrics are appliquéd in a scroll design, bordered with a narrow (1cm) blue/black silk fabric band and a narrow ribbon (.3cm)of turquoise, blue purple/white. front and back identical except for a 10cm slit from the neck obliquely to proper right. backed with blue cotton fabric.
Hearst Museum object titled Cape, accession number 7-7205, described as Evening cape. Silk. Corded weave, embroidered; lace, chiffon trim; macramé knotted fringe; satin lining. Grey, cream lining. 25.5 long in front. “P. Contzen, 16 Rue Richelieu”. Silk lining deteriorated.
Hearst Museum object titled Cape, accession number 7-3528, described as Ecclesiastical cape; silk, brocade; metal wrapped yarns, flat metal strips; blue ground; silver floral designs; red lining. 117" x 62.5" semi-circular
Hearst Museum object titled Cape, accession number 9-5330, described as Silk cape embroidered in floral designs and trimmed with macrame fringes; slightly creped plain weave; cream; braided cord with tassels; floral designs
Hearst Museum object titled Cape, accession number 7-3310, described as Priest’s cape; silk; plain weave, brocaded; orange ground; metal wrapped yarns; silver, gold; floral, fruit designs: trim and lining missing

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