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Cape

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-18755

Description

Black ribbed wool cape w/ double lace edging and jet bead decoration along lace. 2 large, low armholes. Cape extends down in front. Ribbon inside lining to tie around waist. Black silk lining. 5 hook and eyes in front for closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
hand sewing
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Wool
Silk
Machine Sewn
CAPE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4741

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