- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Date
- 1920s
- Medium
- cotton (textile), metal, tassel
- Dimensions
- H x W (flat): 30 5/16 × 46 7/8 in. (77 × 119 cm)
- Description
- A cotton, rose colored hip-length cape used by a Ku Klux Klan member. The robe is completely lined with white cotton fabric. The lining is attached to the outer cape by snap fasteners all along the front edges and around the bottom edge. Two snaps sewn on the outer left back permits the left front of the cape to be pulled back and fastened, allowing the lining to show. The cape has a large flat collar. Underneath the collar are metal cape fasteners around the neck of the cape. A rose colored cord is attached to the neckline of the cape at both lapels. The cord has fringed ends.
- Statement
- Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- capes (outerwear)
- Topic
- Associations and institutions
- Clothing and dress
- Fraternal organizations
- U.S. History, 1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2013.231.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




