1963.62

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Details

ID Number

1963.62

Category

Personal Artifacts

Sub-category

clothing - outerwear

Item Name

cape

Date

1885

Materials

VELVET TEXTILE, SILK

Measurements

overall: 22 1/2 in x 43 in

Description

Open down front; ties on inside; sleeves only at wrist; two long tails at front; pleated at back; inside pocket; heavy black lace overlay around edges; heavy tassels

History

This jacket is sometimes referred to as a "Doloman". The name is from the Turkish "dolomon", meaning a coat worn slung over shoulders with hanging sleeves.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Costume / Costumes subject

Textiles subject

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