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Woman's cape
Designed by: B. Altman and Co. (American, 1865–1989)
American
1900
Medium/Technique
Silk ribbon and gimp; silk taffeta lining; silk plain-weave (chiffon); and silk grosgrain ribbon
Dimensions
Center back: 53.3 cm (21 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Francisca Smith Clark
Accession Number2008.719
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's short cape made of black silk gimp and ribbon stitched into abstract, swirling pattern over a lining of black silk taffeta, finished at the bottom with fringe of ruched silk chiffon, wide black grosgrain ribbon bow and tie at the center front neckline, small band of white net at the collar. Labeled: "B. Altman and Co./ Paris/New York"
ProvenanceSeptember, 1975, inherited by the donor; gift to the MFA, September 17, 2008