Woman's Cape
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Clara Wilhelmina Florentina Hahn
(German)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1900
MediumMachine-stitched wool, cotton, wool-covered ferrous metal buttons, and metal hooks and eyes
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center front length): 29 1/2in. (74.9cm)
Other (circumference at bottom): 95in. (241.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Linda Adelman
Object number2002.35.2
DescriptionWoman's black wool broadcloth shoulder cape. The cape has a high turn-down collar that is three inches wide and is appliquéd with self-fabric flowers at the corners. The cape closes with two hooks and eyes at the neck. A buttoned flap covers the hooks and eyes at the neck; another buttoned flap is used as a closure about three inches below the neck. The cape is ornamented with vertical strap-like stitched designs that end in points and are appliquéd with three self-fabric disks in graduated sizes. Below each of the five strap ornaments is an appliquéd self-fabric scrolled quatrefoil design. The edges of the cape are left raw, as the wool is so heavily fulled. They are finished only with a triple row of top stitching. The cape is lined with black cotton sateen.
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