CAPE, THEATER, WOMAN, 3/4 LENGTH

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

CAPE, THEATER, WOMAN, 3/4 LENGTH

Entry/Object ID

88.10.1.1

Description

Cape, theater, woman's, 3/4 length, of apricot and gold thread floral motif tapestry fabric, with curved front covered with brown silk chiffon, and large shawl collar (sans fur), 3/4 length sleeve edge with band of red/brown fur and inserted section of brown chiffon above fur cuffs, both tapestry fabric and chiffon shirred around rows of cording as a decorative effect, single tapestry covered button at front hip, lined with apricot colored satin (one satin) covered button attached front of coat, single pocket on inner right side decorated with sewn-on strips of fabric, hanging loop at back of neck, and label at back of neck.Label on back of neck reads "MARSHALL FIELD & COMPANY/CHICAGO".

Lexicon

Search Terms

Clothing--Outwear, Capes (outerwear)

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Capes (Outerwear)