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Cape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Olive green cape by Cristobal Balenciaga. Wide shallow collar with triangular fold on shoulders. Center front closure with buttons. Long sleeves with slightly flared opening. A-line silhouette with flared hem. Displayed on a white mannequin with no head or lower body. The mannequin stands on a small wooden platform. White background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1842
Medium
silk, cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
353 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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