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Cape (USA), ca. 1845

This is a Cape. It is dated ca. 1845 and we acquired it in 1916. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed on gauze. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William P. Treadwell. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William P. Treadwell.

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Cape (USA), ca. 1845; cotton; Gift of Mrs. William P. Treadwell; 1916-33-203

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