Designed by
Arthur McGee, American, 1933 - 2019
Worn by
Klein, Mary
Subject of
Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007
Date
mid to late 20th century
Medium
wool with plastic buttons
Dimensions
Length (collar to hem): 61 in (154.9 cm)
Width: 94 in. (238.8 cm)
Description
A wool hooded Twill weave cape with a grey herringbone pattern designed by Arthur McGee. The hood is made from two pieces and sewn together at the center back with a welt seam. It’s gathered along the bottom and sewn into the body of the cape. The body of the cape is composed of two circular pieces seamed together at the center back. There are no arm holes. There are four dark brown plastic buttons handstitched to the proper right and four corresponding buttonholes on the proper left. There is a ½ inch to 5/8 inch seam along the bottom of the cape. The back of the cape has a vent at the center bottom. There is no label and the inside of the cape is unlined
Cataloging Notes
This project received Federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
capes (outerwear)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Design
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane
Object number
2007.3.65
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b49b6fcf-2958-4183-9610-15b1d0b017e8

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