Shoulder Cape (Pelerine)

Native American(?)

1830–50

Not on view

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Title: Shoulder Cape (Pelerine)
Date: 1830–50
Geography: United States (?)
Culture: Native American(?)
Medium: cotton, feathers
Dimensions: L. 24 3/4 in. (62.9 cm)
Classification: Feathers-Costumes
Credit Line: Purchase, Irene Lewisohn Bequest, 1976
Object Number: 1976.55
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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