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Men's Cape

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1790-1799

GUSN

GUSN-30103

Description

Blue wool and silk men's full length cape with brown velvet collar; Wool lined opening for arms; Cartridge pleats.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
silk (textile)
velvet (fabric weave)
wool (textile)
Cape
Cape

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. D. P. Abercrombie

Accession Number

1923.776

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