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Cape
Liberty & Co. (English, founded 1875)
English (London)
1920s
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Silk; Lampas
Dimensions
164.46 cm (64 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Amos N. Wilder
Accession Number1986.233
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSemi-circular, hooded cape of silk lampas. Light olive exotic, oriental floral design in meandering pattern on dark olive ground. Center front closes with black and brown silk braided loop and covered button. Black and brown silk floss tassels at tip of hood and under chin. Condition: excellent.
ProvenancePurchased by Ward Dick Kerlin, father of Catherine Kerlin Wilder (Mrs. Amos N. Wilder), in the 1920's. Amos Wilder is the brother of American playwright Thorton Wilder.