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Cape

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1871

GUSN

GUSN-54210

Description

Red plaid cape with collar; trimmed with black velvet and red lining; one pearl button at neck.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Olive Percival

Accession Number

1946.107

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