Mantle of blue silk velvet, lined with black quilted silk and fastened with concealed hooks and eyes. It reaches to the knees and has openings for the arms. With a rounded collar and is flounced from the waist to the hips. The edges are trimmed with matching looped braid and fringe. Hand-sewn.Mantle of silk velvet, England, ca. 1845Loose cloaks and mantles remained fashionable for outdoor wear while skirts were full. This example made of blue velvet is elaborately trimmed with braid and fringe. The quilted lining would have provided extra warmth.