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Accession Number 1985.1.1 Title pink woolen crochet cape Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type cape Date Made ca. 1870-ca. 1880 Place Made Europe: Germany Culture European Cultural Region European Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques wool; crocheted Measurements overall: 45 x 95.5 cm Description

Pink cape crocheted in one piece; It has 12 gores worked in double crochet stitch and a 12 cm decorative shell border. The piece was then folded in half and a grosgrain ribbon threaded through the two layers forming a…

Pink cape crocheted in one piece; It has 12 gores worked in double crochet stitch and a 12 cm decorative shell border. The piece was then folded in half and a grosgrain ribbon threaded through the two layers forming a double thickness.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by A. Louise Humbke