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Date1880-1890
Terms
- Capes
- Melton
- Wool Fiber
- Canterbury
Dimensions86.36 × 114.3 cm (34 × 45 in.)
MarkingsLabel: "The Dorothy" (style of cape) New Hampshire Canterbury Hart and Shepard, "Shakers", E. Canterbury, New Hampshire.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Nancy Taylor
Object numberCos88.29
DescriptionShaker cape. Grey wool melton weave cloth. Hood, shoulder capelet, gathered full length cape; inside pocket; pinked seams at opening in front and around neck. Stained.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
