Women's Black Floral Woven Cape

Name/Title

Women's Black Floral Woven Cape

Description

Loosely wooven textured weave w/appliqued velvet flowers outlined w/jet beads. Cape is edged w/black silk lace and decorated with jet beads. Has hook and eye neckline, and a stand up lace collar.

Use

This was worn by Mary B. Inman (1856-1935) whose husband was a furniture factory worker.

Context

This is an example of fashion available to the working class woman.

Collection

Helen Kelly

Acquisition

Accession

1980.029

Source or Donor

Kelly, Helen

Acquisition Method

Donation

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Cape

Textile Details

Fabric

Lace

Material

Silk, Beads

Color

Black

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1890

Time Period

20th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Apr 17, 2000

Create Date

April 17, 2000

Update Date

February 18, 2026