Name/Title
shoulder capeEntry/Object ID
1993.050.001Description
Circular black shoulder cape made of silk grosgrain with vertical panels of cording and filet lace--black on black [may have been used for mourning]. Ties at neck with half-bow at each side of black grosgrain; each has a tassel with three knotted "tails" with wrapped ends. Neck is also secured by three hooks and eyes. Collar is corded lace, different from the rest of the cape and is ribbon lined, as is cape body under collar. Cape is fully lined with net; has loops at back of neck for hanging.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Mitchell, MargaretNotes
Accession Date: 01-May-93
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
CapeNomenclature Sub-Class
OuterwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsCreated By
Greenlee, LucyCreate Date
April 2, 1997Updated By
Michael GoodchildUpdate Date
October 12, 2023