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Cape

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-13448

Description

Blue cape with ostrich feather trim. Chevron design sewn to shoulders and front. Quilted lining in silk with floral design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
feather (material)
silk (textile)
Cape

Inscription

Label sewn into collar: ""Emile Pingat/ 30 Rue Louis le Grand 30/ PARIS""

Maker

Pingat, Emile (Maker)

Location of Origin

Paris, France

Credit Line

Gift of Edith Overly

Accession Number

1997.43

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