Name/Title
CloakEntry/Object ID
G93.082Description
Cloak of purple-brown wool twill, wadded/interlined, and lined with light brown polished cotton. Rounded turn-down collar, edged with brown silk fringe, set onto a wide yoke with self-fabric piped edging. Body is attached to yoke with knife pleats pointing toward center back, with yoke lining whipped down over pleats to cover raw edges. Fastens with hooks and eyes as usual in yoke, and with hooks that face out down front of body. Slits for arms cut into sides and finished with wool plackets. 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
TwillMaterial
WoolLining
Glazed CottonColor
BrownMade/Created
Date made
1830 - 1845Time Period
19th Century, Early 19th Century, Mid 19th Century