Olive; long cape lined with purple; detachable cape has diamonds of pink velvet outlined with pink soutache; lined with pink ribbed silk; hook and eye closure; armholes in long cape. A= Detachable cape B= Long cape
capes (outerwear)
ensembles (costume)
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Cape
Cape
Unknown
Gift of Miss Gertrude C. Cushing
1947.161AB
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