Name/Title
CloakEntry/Object ID
G94.048Description
Cloak of brown silk taffeta, lightly wadded, and lined with brown polished cotton in back and yoke and with black silk taffeta in front. Very wide collar with points at shoulders, bound with self-fabric cut on the bias along the edges. Wide, rounded yoke is piped along edges. Body is knife-pleated to yoke with pleats that point toward center back. Center front closure with hooks and eyes on yoke only. Hand sewn.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female, Outerwear
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
CloakClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
TaffetaMaterial
SilkLining
Glazed Cotton, TaffetaColor
BrownMade/Created
Date made
1830 - 1845Time Period
19th Century, Early 19th Century, Mid 19th Century