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Woman's cape

Designed by: Bonnie Cashin (American, 1908–2000)
American
about 1970

Medium/Technique Wool twill, leather, metal hardware
Dimensions Center back: 102 cm (40 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mimi Mirel
Accession Number2011.146
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWoman's gray herringbone wool cape with hood, lined with red wool, and trimmed with red leather at edges. Brass toggle closures at front and sides (to create fold-back sleeves showing red lining.)
ProvenancePurchased by Mimi Mirel from Filene's Department Store; 2011, gift of Mirel to the MFA (Accession date: March 23, 2011)
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