Black silk faille demi cape of Sophia May, c. 1900

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Black silk faille demi cape of Sophia May, c. 1900

Entry/Object ID

1994.44.13

Description

Acc. No. 94.44.13 Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: c. 1890's - early 1900's Object: Cape Description: Demi or half cape of black silk faille trimmed in gathered black silk combination machine and hand stitching. History of Object: Cape worn by Sophia May, mother of Mrs. Henry Meyers, and grandmother of the Meyers sisters. Acquired from: Estate of Jeanette Meyers Date: 11-16-1994

Interpretative Labels

Label

9/3/2022 MvL: assumed this is number 7 on the list of clothing on display in the MH basement: Capelet. Made of black silk faille with gathered trim. Maker unknown. Worn by Sophia May, mother of Mrs. Henry H. Meyers. c. 1890's.