Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Cape |
Object ID # |
1975.28.2 |
Title |
Eliza Clemmer Rittenhouse cape, ca. 1880 |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
probably Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Date |
1880 ca. |
Material |
Cotton, Silk |
Dimensions |
W-40.5 L-19 inches |
Description |
Ladies handstitched cape made out of black silk moire. Attached at the neckline is a flounced collar comprised of black lace that flanks and surrounds the stand up self-fabric collar. The collar also has brown glazed cotton inserted between the lining to give it support. There is a decorative black satin bow attached to the front of the collar with a hook and eye closure. The bow extends down into 20.00" long ribbons. The cape is lined in black silk. |
Provenance |
Probably worn by Elizabeth "Eliza" D. Clemmer Rittenhouse (1840-1921), wife of Jacob K. Rittenhouse (1838-1913); residents of Towamencin Township, Montgomery County. |
Source |
Gift of Hanna Rittenhouse Clemens |
People |
Rittenhouse, Elizabeth "Eliza" D. Clemmer, 1840-1921 |
Collection |
Clothing-Women's |