Robe, Lap
- Object Name:
- Robe, Lap
- Object ID:
- 1990.006.01
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- 1888-1890
- Description:
- Lap robe, child's. Used in child's sleigh decorated by Benjamin S. Rolfe of Concord (1988.092.02). Gold and brown mottled fur sewn together from multiple strips. Dark red wool felt lining with scalloped edges extending beyond the fur on all sides. Generally rectangular with two strips extending beyond one short edge. Same edge has an additional triangular fur panel with brown satin lining sewn along it, so that the panel overlaps the main part of the robe.
- Material:
- Textile
Felt
Fur
Wool
Satin - Dimensions:
- W-28.25 L-37 D-0.125 inches
- Provenance:
- Robe was originally used in a child's sleigh painted by Benjamin S. Rolfe (NHHS 1988.92.2). Donor's cousin, Benjamin H. Rolfe (1886-1958) of Concord was photographed in sled with this robe on.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Margaret Jackman Gesen
- Subjects:
- Robes, Travel, sled, Fur, Fur garments
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