Cape

Object/Artifact

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Saco Museum

2014.0251.0001

2014.0251.0001

Name/Title

Cape

Entry/Object ID

2014.251.2

Description

Child's beige wool detached cape that matches coat 2014.251.1. Cut from one piece of fabric with two pleats at the back of the neck for shaping. Same floral border executed in cotton in shades of white, yellow, and pale blue with leaves in shades of green. The scalloped border is embroidered in a grey-brown cotton, a little lighter shade than the ground fabric. The neck edge is bound with the same silk as the coat and collar.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1880 - circa 1890

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

26-1/2 in

Length

12-1/2 in

Material

Wool, Cotton, Silk