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Woman's hooded cape
Woman's hooded cloak
Woman's hooded cape
American
early 19th century
Object Place: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: probably Massachusetts, United States; Place of Manufacture: Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States (lace)
Medium/Technique
Plain weave silk, glazed plain weave linen lining, silk lace, silk satin ties
Dimensions
Overall: 113 x 157.5cm (44 1/2 x 62in.)
Other (lace trim on cape): 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)
Other (lace trim on hood): 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
Other (lace trim on cape): 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)
Other (lace trim on hood): 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Ellen A. Stone
Accession Number99.664.74
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack silk hooded cape with lace trim. Lace made in Ipswich, Massachusetts, silk fabric probably made in England.
ProvenanceWorn by donor's great-grandmother Abigail Robbins (1759-1850); Inherited by Ellen A. Stone; Gift to the MFA, 1899