Shoulder Cape

United States

19th century

  • Titles Shoulder Cape (Descriptive)
  • Medium organdy, embroidery
  • Dimensions Overall: 16 x 64 in. (40.6 x 162.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Eugenia Green, 1982.111
  • Work Type cape
  • Classification Costume

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