Cape

United States

Late 19th century

  • Titles Cape (Descriptive)
  • Medium silk, silk threads
  • Dimensions Length: 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Richard and Jane Schrubbe, 2000.90
  • Work Type cape
  • Classification Costume

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