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Cape

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1835-1845

GUSN

GUSN-37865

Description

Tan cape with capelet; collar, capelet, center front and hem embroidered with trail of morning glory in blue, green, and brown with coral flowers; blue silk and quilted lining; hook and eye and ribbon tie closure at neck.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
embroidering
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Cape
Cape

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Sturgis

Accession Number

1935.596

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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