Man's Cloak
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Frederick Seidler
(American, 1875 - 1964)
RetailerSold by
Ridabock & Co.
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1903
MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched wool with wool lining, cotton pockets, a velvet collar, metal hooks and eyes, and a corded frog with a wooden center
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 40 x 18in. (101.6 x 45.7cm)
Other (bottom circumference): 144in. (365.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marion Y. Jaquay
Object number1991.47.1
DescriptionMan's cloak of a dark blue wool broadcloth with a light blue wool broadcloth lining and a black velvet collar. Two large hooks and eyes close the cape at the neck; there is a large closure (agrafe) of cording and covered buttons below on the front. A third covered button is stitched to the proper right shoulder, enabling the front to be held open. The velvet collar is 2 1/2 inches wide all around. A 2 1/2-inch-long chain is stitched to the inside of the collar seam just above the label. The cape is constructed with 6 1/2-inch-long shoulder seams/darts. There are no side or center back seams. The lining is constructed the same way, with just shoulder seams corresponding to those on the fashion fabric. A pocket made from ivory twill-woven cotton is stitched into each front lining seam at chest height. The maker's label is in the proper left side.
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