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Girl's Cape

1890–1905
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Girl's Cape
  • Date: 1890–1905
  • Geography: Object place Alberta, Canada
  • Culture: Stoney
  • Medium: Glass, cotton, metal, Native-tanned skin ties
  • Dimensions: H. 13 1/2 x W. 15 in. (34.3 x 38.1 cm)
  • Credit Line: Ralph T. Coe Collection, Gift of Ralph T. Coe Foundation for the Arts, 2011
  • Object Number: 2011.154.115
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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