Cape
- Object Name:
- Cape
- Object ID:
- 1989.035.01
- Date:
- circa 1810
- Description:
- Cape, adult man's. Worn by Gen. Aquila Davis (1760-1835) of Warner, NH, during War of 1812. Two layers each of olive green, plain weave wool. Lined with olive green twill wool. Padded. Black velvet 6" collar with applied ribbon quatrefoil. Chain mail hook. Interesting original closure.
- Material:
- Wool
Linen
Metal
Velvet - Provenance:
- The attached tag reads, "Worn by Gen. Aquila Davis while Col. of First Regiment of NH Volunteers in War of 1812. He was in active services in Revolution and was present when Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga in state militia Commander of 13th NH Reg. 1799-1801 Brig. Gen. of 4th Brigade 1807-1809."
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Margaret Davis
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