Woman's Cape
Clothing MakerMade by
Freda Canterbury
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Freda Canterbury
Date1948-1949
MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched synthetic fibers, with plastic buttons and a non-ferrous metal snap
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x hem circumference): 41 x 75 3/4in. (104.1 x 192.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Freda King
Object number1985.153.1
DescriptionWoman's cape of ecru twill-woven fabric of synthetic boucle yarns. The cape has a slightly wide, round neckline. The cape is fitted around the shoulders by means of darts and the back pattern pieces, which are cut with rounded edges at the top over the shoulders. The center front opening fastens with three large, hat-shaped, ecru plastic buttons and a large fabric-covered snap at the base of the neck. The cape has openings in the side front seams for the wearer's arms. It is lined with a twill-woven synthetic fabric printed in large swirls in cream and pale yellow.
Status
Not on view
