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Man's Travel Cape (kappa)Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1900

Not on view
Historical cape of midnight navy velvet with radiating sage-green stripes and golden trim along the collar, front opening, and hem, displayed on a headless mannequin

Unknown, Man's Travel Cape (kappa), Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1900, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Helen Bing, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Man's Travel Cape (kappa)
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1900
Medium
Cotton plain weave with cotton plain weave trim, cotton plain weave cord, braided, and bone or horn toggles
Dimensions
Center back length: 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Helen Bing
Accession Number
M.87.88
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles