Cloak

Blue gray Dorothy cloak bearing label of Hart and Shepard, Canterbury, NH

late 19th - early 20th century

Object ID:
1952.4766.1
Community:
New Hampshire, Canterbury
Makers
Hart and Shepard
Description

Heavy blue gray wool. Typical construction of pleated hood and cape over cloak. Hood lined with Shaker-woven silk in purple/blue crossweave. Bears label inside neck of "The Dorothy," with gold embroidered text on black background. Fastens with seven hook-and-eyes, three at top and four down the front. Lacks ribbon ties.

New Hampshire Canterbury

New Hampshire Canterbury

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