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Cape

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1849

GUSN

GUSN-53625

Description

Cream wool 3/4 cape; block printed with border of floral garland around yoke, and border of same with three rows of paisleys (garland and paisleys in pink, green, gold, red and blue with black hatchments to imitate weaving) alternating with floral sprig along center front and around hem; opening with placket for arms; padded and quilted lining; quilted only with silk lining at yoke, and front panels - back is white cambric.

Details

Descriptive Terms

capes (outerwear)
Cape
Cape

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1943.726

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