Pinned Cape Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center

Name/Title

Pinned Cape Dress

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.1

Description

Gray cape dress in the Brethren style. Approximately mid-19th century. Held onto the wearer with straight pins.

Cataloged By

Hannah Hendricks

Category

Clothing

Acquisition

Accession

2025.2

Source or Donor

Billy & Emily Boone

Source (if not Accessioned)

Billy & Emily Boone

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Color

Gray

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century, Mid 19th Century

Location

Location

Room

Basement

Building

Burkholder-Myers House

Date

May 23, 2025

Inventory

Inventory Project

INV2026.1

Inventoried By

Hannah Hendricks

Inventoried Date

May 22, 2026

Inventory Project

INV2025.1

Inventoried By

Hannah Hendricks

Inventoried Date

Jun 12, 2025

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Stains, Missing Areas / Holes

Date Examined

May 23, 2025

Notes

Staining and discoloration across dress, several small holes in bodice

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

May 23, 2025

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

June 23, 2026