Red wool/ decorative stitching in black thread/ scalloped trim with decorative cord sewn on it/ pointed lapel collar/ hook and eye closure at the neck/ combination of machine and hand stitching/ lined with black silk(?) / several small moth holes/ c. 1850
Collection
HISTORY
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1850
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Cape
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Outerwear
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Parts
Count
1
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Maintenance
Maintenance History
Date
Mar 15, 1994
Provenance
Notes
The cape ape belonged to donor's great, great uncle. Family legend says it is a military cape. Donor checked with Ft. Leavenworth Museum - they say it is not military, but is old. Donor would like us to keep him informed if we discover anything more about this item.
