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Object Record
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Item ID# |
2019.023.004 |
Object Name |
Cape |
Year Range from |
1870 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Description |
A black beaded cape. It has a plain background with a lace overlay. There are small black iridescent beads creating an 'X' shape on the main body. The beads are woven tighter to create a braid that is the outer border around the front and bottom hem line. There is a plain black lace scalloped edge on the front and bottom edge. The top neckline has a ribbon that has velvet edging. The cape has a single hook closure at the neck area. Inside has a plain black cotton lining. |
Provenance |
The cape was worn by Nancy Elizabeth Cunningham (nee Hemstreet), of Glammis. Nancy and her husband Joseph ran the general store in Glammis. |
Dimensions |
W-92 L-48 cm |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Outerwear |
Places |
Glammis |
People |
Hemstreet, Nancy |