Name/Title
Cape, WeddingEntry/Object ID
4741Description
Material: textile and metal. Size: 16 1/2" W. shoulder to shoulder x 37" L. Description: black taffeta - below hip length cape on sides tapers to slightly longer in back and is edged with a row of black beaded looped cord, a black satin ruffle and an edge of black lace - two long front panels extend below knee length and are trimmed at the hemline with a black ruffle and edged with black lace - narrow stand-up collar trimmed at the base with 1" W. black lace - front closure with three hooks and eyes in an upper bodice placket - back cape design detail: 16" L. black triangular panel extends from neckline to a point mid back - back panel trimmed heavily with beads, loops of black cording, ruffles and black lace - black satin ribbon bow trim at bottom point of triangular panel.Context
Worn by Mrs. George Wood as part of her wedding clothes. She was married July 4, 1877.Cataloged By
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Object Name
Cape, WeddingClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
July 25, 1990Update Date
November 21, 2024