Name/Title
CapeEntry/Object ID
2026.16.014.3Description
Doll's cape of off-white cotton flannel woven with thick vertical blue stripes and narrower broken vertical and horizontal blue stripes; trimmed with dark blue and navy silk ribbons. Made in the form of three-quarters of a circle with neck cutout. Neck edge has tightly knife-pleated navy ribbon as a ruffle, with a bow at center front. Dark blue ribbon is sewn around edges of cape and in stripes radiating out from neck, each of which ends in a bow. Metal eye remains at neck but hook is missing. Hems are sewn by machine, but ribbons are applied by hand.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
CapeClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
FlannelMaterial
CottonColor
White, BlueFabric
SatinMaterial
SilkColor
Navy, BlueMade/Created
Date made
1890 - 1910Time Period
19th Century, 20th CenturyDimensions
Width
17-1/2 inLength
8-1/2 inDiameter
19-1/2 inDimension Notes
Diameter is measured with cape lying flat; others are when folded as for wearRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Griffin, Irene Drury