Cloak

Burgundy red wool flannel cloak with silk print lining and ties, bearing label of Sabbathday Lake, ME

Object ID:
2003.3.7
Community:
Maine, Sabbathday Lake
Description

"Dorothy"-style Shaker cloak in maroon wool flannel. Serrated hem on interior sides and interior bottom 1/2" wide. Strip of maroon velvet 1 1/2" long, interior just under hood. Four black metal hook-and-eye closure points, beginning at top of velvet strip and continuing downwards for 9 3/4". Hood is lined with green/red/silver silk with paisley print. Two silk ties of same material 36 1/2" x 2 5/8" w. Exterior has pleating just under hood that is covered by flounce (same material as rest of cloak) 12" long.

Maine Sabbathday Lake

Maine Sabbathday Lake

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