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Cloak

Object Name:
Cloak
Object ID:
1984.099.17
Creator:
Hart & Shepard (Canterbury Shakers)
Place of Origin:
East Canterbury, NH
Date:
1910-1930
Description:
Cloak, Dorothy. Red, felt (wool), hooded, full-length cloak. Matching satin scarf and hood lining. Two interior pockets. Two hook-and-eye neck closures. Name tag reads, "LOUISE M. KIMBALL". Maker's label reads, " 'THE DOROTHY' / HART & SHEPARD / 'SHAKERS' E.CANTERBURY,N.H." Adult/young woman's size.
Material:
Textile
Wool
Satin
Felt
Provenance:
History: Kimball Collection
Carolyn Louise Jenkins (1930 - 1981) -- Concord, NH. Bequest a collection of historical clothing, photographs, et al., from the Kimball Jenkins estate. This cape had the nametag of Carolyn's mother, Louise Mason Kimball.
Louise Mason Kimball Jenkins (1896 - 1974) -- Concord, NH. Mother of Carolyn Louise Jenkins. Direct descendant of Deacon John Kimball. Resided at Kimball-Jenkins estate.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Carolyn Louise Jenkins
Subjects:
Capes (Clothing)
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