Keywords: outerwear
Item 105505
Two piece cape and shawl, ca. 1855
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: circa 1855
Media: silk, cotton
This record contains 6 images.
Item 105507
Cape with burnoose hood, ca. 1865
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: circa 1865
Media: wool, cotton, mother of pearl, metal
This record contains 7 images.
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Northern Threads: Outerwear, Militia & Cadet uniforms
A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 19th century outerwear, bonnets, militia and cadet uniforms.
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Northern Threads: Colonial and 19th century fur trade
A vignette in "Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Part 1," this fur trade mini-exhibition discusses the environmental and economic impact of the fur trade in Maine through the 19th century.
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Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860
"Outerwear 1830-1860 Wide crinolines restricted outerwear to wraps, shawls, capes, and easy fitting garments such as a black and brown watered silk…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1800-1830
"Outerwear 1800-1830 Examples of this period's outer garments include: a full length 1800-1810 unlined slim silk twill coat with a flat fold over…"
