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Godey's lady's book (1840)

Philadelphia, Pa. : L.A. Godey · leaf 105

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Cut the shape of the cape in hlack net, and cover it with alternate rows of puffings of black illu-sion and quillings of black lace, without any edge sewed on it; but if a more dressy cape is desired,sew a narrow lace edge on the quilling. It is fastened at the throat by a large bow of black… … This cape is made of spotted lace, and trimmed with, black and white lace, velvet, and bugles.A belt of ribbon passes round the waist, and is fastened in front by a large bow with ends. Aquilling of ribbon and a bow finish the neck of the cape.104 HEADDRESSES NECK-TIE, AND FANCY CUFF,

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