Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A mantle may be described as a cape or cloak with false sleeves, considered more decorative than functional. Despite its appearance, this mantle is very lightweight. The cotton fringe floats gently on top of the olive-green silk taffeta, embroidered with a grape vine and leaf pattern. Timeless in design, it dates from about 1850 to 1900.
Maine artist Mildred Burrage (1890-1983) donated this mantle to Westbrook College. Burrage and her sister Madeleine were noted Maine fashionistas. However, Burrage donated several clothing items to Westbrook College which pre-date her life span. Perhaps it was a family piece, or collected during her lifetime. The Westbrook College collection was transferred to Maine Historical Society in 1993.
About This Item
- Title: Fringed mantle with embroidery, ca. 1870
- Creation Date: circa 1870
- Subject Date: circa 1870
- Location: ME
- Media: silk, cotton
- Local Code: 1993.300.1088
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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