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Cape

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1855

GUSN

GUSN-36757

Description

Knitted 3/4 shoulder cape with a pattern of chevron bands in reds and pinks with cream chevron band; scalloped edge and collar; red silk cord ties with tassel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
Cape
Cape

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary Eustis and Miss Elizabeth Eustis

Accession Number

1934.897

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