Cape

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Cape

Entry/Object ID

G87.053

Description

Entirely hand-stitched cape or cloak for infant made of dimity, with fine cambric ruffles. Minute French inspired seams. Hems on ruffles, which trim entire perimeter of cape, as well as capelet, standing collar and neck seam. Ruffles whipped on. Outer hems 5”. Pleats around neck to fit 5 or 6 year old.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Infant
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Cape

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Dimity

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1825