Black Victorian Capelet or MantleAntique 1880s 1890s Victorian capelet or mantle (short cape) created from French Jet (black glass) beads, (likely) silk tassel ties and hand sewn ribbon trim. This would have taken a seamstress hours to hand bead. A beautiful piece of history that dates to the late 1800s when rules around mourning etiquette were relaxing. Transitioning to secondary or half mourning meant people could start to wear less humble black garments. The French Jet would have