Girl's Cape
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1855-1870
MediumHand-stitched cotton, brass hooks
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length down center back x width across bottom): 18 x 29in. (45.7 x 73.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionYoung girl's semi-circular cape of white marseilles, woven in a diamond pattern, trimmed with black soutache braid and white cotton fringe along the edges. The cape has a turn-down collar, which is also trimmed with soutache and fringe. It closes at the neck with a single hook and eye (the eye is now missing). The fabric is pieced horizontally across the front; it is unlined.
Object number1995.194.0
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