Cape

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Cape

Entry/Object ID

1.90.77

Description

Material: textile and metal. Size: 43" W. at hemline x 40 1/2" L. Description: Hevy black wool felt with self-fabric floral and scroll patterned appliques stitched over cape. 5 rows of decorative topstitching extend down the front and around the bottom of the cape, ending at the inverted pleat at center back. Full shaped collar without stand. All edges are raw. Was lined in black silk, but has been mostly removed after shattering. Front closure consists of four heavy large hooks & eyes.

Cataloged By

pauline

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cape

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Outerwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Condition

Reason for Exam

Rehousing

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

June 12, 1990

Update Date

September 23, 2025