Cloak
Red wool flannel cloak bearing label of E. J. Neale and Co., Mount Lebanon, NY
20th century
Description
Red woolen flannel, lined pleated hood, hook & eye clasp at neck, shoulder cape. Ribbon ties are detached, hanging loop detached on right side. Interior pocket lined with cotton twill. The cloak is traditional "Dorothy" style.
Notes
Sister Emma J. Neale told the donor, who purchased the cloak from her, that this was made with the last piece of German-dyed fabric the Shakers received from Germany before World War I. To learn more about Sister Emma's cloak workshop, read this blog post: https://www.shakermuseum.us/cloak-cutting-counter/
New York Mount Lebanon
