Collection Highlights
Invitation to Erie Canal Celebration
Date:
1825
Object Number:
PR.221.12
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cape
Object Number:
1949.151
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Silk, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 61 1/4 x 41 in. ( 7.6 x 155.6 x 104.1 cm )
Description:
Black velvet cape lined with quilted black silk; the back is rounded, with wide lapets at the front, outer edge is embroidered with black silk floss and glass beads in a floral and scroll design, bordered by zig-zag pattern.
Gallery Label:
This cape belonged to Mrs. Howell Cobb, who was the mother of Mary Horn Lamar Cobb Erwin, the founder of the Southern Cross of Honor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary Lamar Erwin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
