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Cape

Object Name:
Cape
Object ID:
1984.099.19
Date:
1800-1900
Description:
Cape. Blue taffeta, lined with black satin. Long front, with four decorative buttons. Four hook-and-eye front closures. Silk fringe edging. Adult woman's size.
Material:
Textile
Silk
Satin
Provenance:
Bequest of Carolyn Louise Jenkins (1930 - 1981), Concord, NH. Part of collection of historical clothing, photographs, et al, from the Kimball-Jenkins estate. This cape probably belonged to one of Carolyn's ancestors who had lived at the estate.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Carolyn Louise Jenkins
Subjects:
Capes (Clothing)
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