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Cape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Olive green cape with a wide, rounded silhouette and a red trim along the edges. The cape has a hood with a red lining. A zipper runs down the center back. The bottom portion features a black section with a diamond pattern and red stitching. The cape is displayed on a white mannequin. Artist: Mary Phelps Jacob. Title: Cape.

Artwork details

Date:
1850–60
Medium:
silk
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
406 × 625 px
Museum record:
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