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Cape

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1865-1880

GUSN

GUSN-25906

Description

Man's cape w/ deep blue wool w/ green silk lining, hook at neck and blue velvet collar. Probably military cape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
wool (textile)
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
armed forces
Men's clothing
Velvet
Silk
Military
CAPE

Associated Building

Original to Casey Farm (Saunderstown, R.I.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Edward P. Casey

Accession Number

1955.356

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