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Object Name |
Capelet |
Other Name |
Eilers Fur Capelet |
Description |
Brown fur with some darker brown vertical stripes. Under fur is lighter brown. Lined with brown, satin like fabric, embroidered with bunches of ivory colored flowers with dark brown leaves and stems. Embroidered on the interior front on proper right is "Edith A. Derosier" in light brown thread. Fabric tag at back of neck reads "Eilers / Master Furriers of the Dakotas." Lining fabric forms a ruffle at the back of the neck. Capelet is longer in the front than the back and opens at the front and has two hook and eye closures made of twisted brown wire. Fur collar. |
Collection |
Adams Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
2021.014.007 |
Material |
Fur/Satin/Thread/Dyes |
People |
Derosier, Edith Derosier, Edith (Mustaparta) |
Search Terms |
Women's Clothing & Accessories Fur |