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1955

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2013

2025

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Woman's Cape

This is a Woman's cape. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is cotton and its technique is roller printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (center back, neck to hem; across shoulder): 114.3 × 53.3 cm (45 × 21 in.)

Cite this object as

Woman's Cape; cotton; H x W (center back, neck to hem; across shoulder): 114.3 × 53.3 cm (45 × 21 in.); 1955-174-2

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