Godey's Lady's Book

GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK
Philadelphia, February 1850

MANTELET AND CLOAK

WE give two cloaks, that are now quite the rage in Paris and London.

Figure 1.—The Arabia Mantelet. An entirely new pattern. The material is fine slate-colored cloth, ornamented with rich embroidery of silk in the same color. It does not fit closely to the figure; tint, at the back, has the appearance of a short circular cloak, with loose, hanging sleeves. The cape i.'. not carried all around, but terminates at the armholes. The skirt descends to a slight point in front.

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Figure 2.—The Gitana,or Gipsy Cloak. The material should be velvet, of a dark blue, green, claret, or cinnamon color. The trimming is black Brussels lace, four or five inches wide, and with scalloped edges. It is buttoned across the front, and has a small, coquettish, upright collar. "La Gitana" is the most fashionable cloak of the season.

The Aramis mantelet may be made of cashmere or merino, although the fine French cloth, of which the original is made, is the most fashionable material at present. Black cloth, lined with white quilted silk or satin, is beautiful for half mourning

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