Capes: Purely Practical?

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Title

During the 1890s, the cape evolved from a traditional article of outerwear into a major fashion item, evolving from practical works of art. Moreover, because of the loose sizing and easy construction, capes especially lent themselves to mass production allowing retailers the opportunity to be offered in a variety of styles.

Description

Exhibit of women's capes from the late 1800s through early 1900s.

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Cape 8 - back view

Back view of cape.
Cape 8

Women's cape from Donor:
Cape 7

Women's cape from 1880.
Cape 6 - side view

Side view of Cape #6
Cape 6

Front view of cape 6. Donor:
Cape 5 - back

Back view of Cape 5
Cape 5

Cape from Donor:
Cape 4 - back

Back view of Cape 4
Cape 4

Front view of cape from . Donor:
Cape 3 - back

Back view of cape 3.
Cape 3

Front view of cape. Donor:
Cape 2

Front view of cape from 1900. Donor:
Cape 1 - back

Back view of Cape 1.
Cape 1 - front

Women's cape from 1880. Donor: